LMGP - Recherche Equipe NanoMAT

Nanomaterials and Advanced Heterostructures (NanoMAT)

The activity and expertise of the NanoMAT Team are focused on the chemical synthesis and crystal growth of low-dimensional materials (i.e. 2D and nanolamellar materials, ultra-thin films, nanowires, nanostructures, …) and their combination into innovative heterostructures. Our investigations aim at elucidating the nucleation and growth mechanisms of these objects, as well as determining and controling their morphological, structural, and physical properties at the nanoscale and at the different interfaces involved. These investigations that are essentially fundamental generally address applicative issues in the fields of microelectronics, optoelectronics and energy, more particularly related to valence change memories, neuromorphic computing systems, self-powered UV photodetectors, nanostructured solar cells, piezoelectric nanogenerators and sensors, or even micro solid oxide fuel cells.

Research Lines

Our activity is divided in 4 research lines:

Nanolamellar & 2D Materials

  • MAX phases, ultra-thin films, 2D materials
  • MXenes: a new family of 2D electron systems obtained by MAX phase exfoliation.
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Semiconducting nanowires & nanostructures

  • ZnO nanowires: spontaneous and selective area growths
  • Growth mechanisms and properties: doping, polarity, …
  • Core-shell heterostructures & semiconductors
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Oxides for nanoionic devices

  • Perovskites and layered perovskite-related oxides in thin films grown by MOCVD
  • Valence change resistive switching
  • Properties of functional memristive devices
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In situ/operando characterisation

  • Structural, chemical, and electrical characterization
  • X-ray diffraction & Raman spectroscopy
  • In situ investigation of the first step of the growth
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More information about our research activity : Poster Nanomat 1 & Poster Nanomat 2