Project description
Large-scale synthesis and assembly of ‘nano yarns’
Nanomaterials display unique and exotic properties and behaviours not evident in their bulk counterparts. However, producing them in large quantities has been challenging, limiting their applications. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the SUPERYARN project is developing the process technology required to synthesise high-quality ‘nano yarns’ from 1D nanomaterials on a large scale. The team will study reaction kinetics to guide synthesis of the 1D materials over competitors, enhance nucleation and growth, and finally enhance aerogelation of the 1D nanomaterials into a single yarn.
Objective
1D nanomaterials (NM) display the best mechanical and electrical properties of any known material due to their capability to exploit axial properties of nanomaterials in the macroscopic world. These materials are best suited for macroscopic utilization if produced in large amounts. The synthesis of them has nevertheless limited their applicability to niche applications and have remained as a laboratory curiosity. In this proposal we intend to generate an understanding to the process in order to extract the kinetic information required to synthesize a high quality material at high yield. Such information is not straightforward because there are at least 2 additional processes occurring competitively in the reactor and they have prevented the development of large scale synthesis routes. In this work we propose to separate the numerous steps involved in the synthesis and assembly of 1D-NM in order to study and optimize the single steps required to obtain high yield and top properties of the material being synthesized. In the first unit operation, the formation of incipient 1D-NMs will be favored over its competitive reaction; the nucleation of nanoparticles (NP) and decomposition to the walls. In the second step specifically 1D-NM growth will be promoted. In the third, a device to enhance aerogelation of the 1D-NMs into a single yarn will be developed. Finally, the material will be tested and desirable properties in advanced applications, such as battery electrodes, will be associated with the synthesis mechanism. Several materials will be tested as an attempt to generate a more general understanding of the process. The model materials selected are silicon, silicon carbide and carbon nanotubes.
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- engineering and technology nanotechnology nano-processes
- engineering and technology nanotechnology nano-materials
- natural sciences chemical sciences inorganic chemistry metalloids
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H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
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H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility
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MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF)
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(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-IF-2020
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28906 Getafe
Spain
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