Objetivo Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have received significant attention over the past decade due to their remarkable material properties. Graphene is the most frequently studied, however a range of other 2D materials such as molybdenum disulfide and boron nitride have also demonstrated properties which will help society advance in areas from opto-electronics to sustainable energy. One of the biggest challenges currently facing 2D nanomaterials is scalable production. Current exfoliation processes are insufficient for industrial scale production due to high energy requirements, poor yield (typically < 5 wt%), introduction of material defects and low production rates (< 6 g/h). This project aims to address these process limitations. A novel liquid exfoliation approach will be investigated, using continuous flow over a spinning disc to create mono- and few-layer materials. The research activities will provide a new holistic insight into shear-induced liquid exfoliation, by experimentally and numerically examining how the fluid mechanics and multiphase transport phenomena over the spinning disc affect material characteristics at the nanoscale. The investigation involves cooperation between multiple disciplines. Experiments include the optical techniques of infrared thermography, high-speed imagery and particle image velocimetry. The researcher will receive extensive training in advanced numerical methods for simulating thin liquid films and interfacial flows at Imperial College London. Training in microscopy techniques will also be completed for the measurement of nanosheet defects and size. These research activities will assist the development of future liquid exfoliation technologies and are aligned with personalised actions to advance career development. The fellowship will broaden the researcher's technical and complimentary expertise, and facilitate inter-sectoral mobility from thermal to chemical engineering, nanotechnology and process intensification. Ámbito científico engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energyengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialstwo-dimensional nanostructuresgrapheneengineering and technologychemical engineeringengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwaresupercomputersengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsenergy conversion Programa(s) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Tema(s) MSCA-IF-2015-EF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-EF) Convocatoria de propuestas H2020-MSCA-IF-2015 Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF Coordinador IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE Aportación neta de la UEn € 195 454,80 Dirección SOUTH KENSINGTON CAMPUS EXHIBITION ROAD SW7 2AZ LONDON Reino Unido Ver en el mapa Región London Inner London — West Westminster Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Participación en los programas de I+D de la UE Opens in new window Red de colaboración de HORIZON Opens in new window Coste total € 195 454,80