Descripción del proyecto
Preparación a gran escala de MXenes bidimensionales
Un nuevo material de metal de transición bidimensional, denominado MXene, tiene muchas posibles aplicaciones, entre ellas los dispositivos fotónicos y plasmónicos. Los MXenes tienen así propiedades ópticas como la absorción de banda ancha y las excitaciones plasmónicas superficiales. No obstante, la síntesis y procesamiento de MXenes a gran escala no está tan avanzada como la de otros materiales bidimensionales. El proyecto financiado con fondos europeos MXTRONICS investigará el uso de MXenes para aplicaciones de memoria optoelectrónica. En concreto, desarrollará procesos con los que sintetizar nuevos MXenes y estrategias de dopaje para funcionalizarlos. Los MXenes sintetizados se caracterizarán mediante técnicas de espectroscopia y microscopía avanzada. El objetivo del proyecto es transformar las funcionalidades en términos de preparación a gran escala de MXenes bidimensionales. Su contribución será importante para una de las prioridades de la Unión Europea, el desarrollo de nanotecnologías y materiales avanzados.
Objetivo
MXenes, a new family of transition metal-based 2D materials, have garnered a lot of interest due to their intriguing properties
and potential in many applications. Recently, they have exhibited impressive optical properties such as broadband
absorption and surface plasmon excitations, underlining their potential for photonic and plasmonic devices. At this early
stage of development, large scale synthesis and processing of MXenes is lagging behind other 2D materials, leaving the
opportunities for optoelectronic applications nearly uncharted. Therefore, this project proposes to investigate using MXenes
for optoelectronic memory applications. In particular, the project proposes three main activities that capitalise on the strength
of experienced researcher and the host research group (Prof. Andre Geim) in 2D material synthesis and optoelectronic
devices: (1) development of processes to synthesise new MXenes, (2) development of doping strategies to functionalise MXenes
and (3) development of optoelectronic memory device for image capture, where plasmonic and photosensitivity of MXenes
will be exploited. The synthesised MXenes will be characterised using various advanced microscopy and spectroscopy
techniques. The result of the proposed project will be transformational functionalities with orders of magnitude improvement
in terms of large scale preparation of 2D MXenes with controllable functionalisation and beyond. The success of this project
will make a substantial contribution to one of the European Union main concerns on developing nanotechnologies and
advanced materials. Overall this proposed multidisciplinary project brings benefits to both the applicant and the host
institution (University of Manchester) in terms of mutual knowledge transfer, joint publications, new collaborations
and networking activities and personal career development of the researcher as well as increased public awareness about
research resulting from ambitious outreach program.
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MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF)Coordinador
M13 9PL Manchester
Reino Unido