Project description
Designing durable nanocrystals for optoelectronics
Chalcogenide perovskite nanocrystals (CP-NCs) degrade when exposed to oxygen, limiting their use in optoelectronic devices. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the SCoPe-TEM project aims to tackle this issue by designing ultra-thin, oxidation-resistant shells that protect CP-NCs while maintaining their ability to transport electrical charges. Using environmental transmission electron microscopy, researchers will observe how oxidation affects these materials at the atomic scale in real time, providing insights into their structural, chemical and phase transformations. Machine learning will further enhance this analysis by predicting long-term stability. SCoPe-TEM will pave the way for durable, high-performance CP-NCs, advancing renewable energy technologies and supporting the EU’s energy transition goals.
Objective
SCoPe-TEM introduces a materials-by-design strategy for stabilizing chalcogenide perovskite (CP) nanocrystals (NCs), addressing the critical challenge of oxygen-induced degradation that currently limits their integration in optoelectronic devices. The project proposes a novel design of atomically thin, oxidation-resistance shells that preserve charge transport properties in CP-NCs. Unlike conventional ex-situ or static approaches, SCoPe-TEM employs environmental transmission electron microscopy (ETEM) to dynamically probe oxidation pathways at the atomic scale under near-ambient conditions, enabling real-time observation of structural, chemical, and phase transformations. These insights will guide the development of core-shell architectures that simultaneously suppress degradation and enhance electronic performance. Furthermore, machine learning-assisted ETEM analysis will correlate nanoscale dynamics with oxidation kinetics, enabling predictive modeling of long-term stability. By moving beyond characterization toward active design, SCoPe-TEM establishes a framework for oxidation-resistant CP-NCs, accelerating their employment in sustainable photovoltaics and optoelectronics, and contributing to the EU’s mission of developing resilient, innovative materials for the energy transition essential for reducing reliance on fossil fuels and accelerating the adoption of renewable energy technologies
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- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels renewable energy solar energy photovoltaic
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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2800 Kongens Lyngby
Denmark
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