It is a laboratory in which research, teaching and third-party activities are carried out.
The Laboratory carries out the design, synthesis and characterization of new light-sensitive molecular and supramolecular systems, materials and devices.
The ultimate goal of the research conducted in the NanoPhotoLab is to develop innovative solutions in the field of energy conversion, advanced materials and catalysis. In addition, collaboration is being pursued for the development of intelligent drugs and innovative imaging methods.
Research topics
• Development of innovative synthesis methods of organic materials and nanostructures
• Study of light-matter interaction in materials and nanostructures
• Development and study of organic photochromic systems
• Design and characterization of self-assembling supramolecular systems.
Laboratory equipment
• UV-Vis-NIR absorption spectrometer
• Steady state and time resolved fluorescence spectrometer
• NMR spectrometer equipped with probes for liquid, solid and semi-solid samples
• Optical microscopes in polarized light
• Flow-through microreactors
• UV-Vis light irradiation systems.
Services and consultancy
The NanoPhotoLab carries out consultancy for the characterization of light-sensitive materials and nanostructures.
Educational activities and training
The NanoPhotoLab offers its resources to support:
• Development of dissertations
• Development of research projects of PhD students and post-doctoral students.