Synthesis and properties of functional nanomaterials and thin films (SYNFONI)

The SYNFONI Team activity and expertise focus on the chemical synthesis and crystal growth of low-dimensional materials (i.e. 2D materials, ultra-thin films, nanowires, nanostructures) and functional thin films, as well as on the development of innovative heterostructures.

Our studies aim at elucidating nucleation and growth mechanisms, developing original synthesis and shaping processes, as well as determining and controling the morphological, structural and physical properties of the nanomaterials and thin films at the nanometric and macroscopic scales. Particular attention is paid to investigating structure-property relationships, as well as the different surfaces and interfaces involved. A detailed understanding of physical and chemical phenomena is also based on advanced in situ and operando characterisation using tools available in the laboratory as well as in large scale facilities (e.g. synchrotron, etc.), and on physical and chemical modelling and simulations developed within the Team or through national and international collaborations.

These studies, of an essentially fundamental nature, adress application issues in the fields of microelectronics, optoelectronics, photovolatics and energy, more particularly in connection with self-powered UV photodetectors, third generation solar cells, piezoelectric nanogenerators and sensors or even transistors for power electronics.

Our activity can be seen here:
Poster 1
Poster 2