Nanoworld Laboratory Research

The broad research performed in the Nanoworld Laboratories is split into the following concentrations.

  • Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Synthesis via thermal, low pressure, plasma and floating catalyst Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
  • Spinning CNT Yarn and Drawing Sheet
  • Nanoparticles, coatings, functionalization
  • 3D and 2D graphene synthesis via Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
  • 3D graphene fiber and 3D Printed graphene via extrusion and 3D printing
  • Magnesium and Zinc based materials and single crystals synthesis for medical applications
  • Plasma functionalization
  • Thermal annealing
  • Cold and hot rolling/pressing
  • Miniature hydraulic motor to power micro-cutter for intra-tumoral drug delivery and biopsy

Applications

  • Energy storage devices: batteries and supercapacitors
  • Sensors for hazardous gases and heavy metals
  • Nanocomposite materials: high strength and multifunctional
  • Electromagnetics: shielding, wiring, carbon electric motor
  • Intelligent Medical Devices: cancer screening, biodegradable mg implants, biosensor electrodes
  • Structural health monitoring and smart and active textiles