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