Our paper on the cover page

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Carlo Casari

Our paper is on the cover page of the Journal of Physical Chemistry C (Image by Lia Tagliavini). An algorithm is proposed to systematically generate graphdiyne structures. Quantum-chemical calculations are used to study structural and electronic properties of these 2D carbon materials. We demonstrated how the properties can be tailored by the structure topology, providing guidelines for the design of novel sp–sp2 2D carbon nanomaterials. Designing All Graphdiyne Materials as Graph...

EspLORE @ International Conference on Advanced Vibrational Spectroscopy (ICAVS) 2021

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Carlo Casari

We will be present at the International Conference on Advanced Vibrational Spectroscopy (ICAVS) 2021 with a contribution showing results of the project EspLORE: Pre-recorded Poster Title: “In operando investigation of polyyne formation during pulsed laser ablation in liquid by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy” Authors: Pietro Marabotti, Sonia Peggiani, Anna Facibeni, Andrea Li Bassi, Valeria Russo, Carlo Casari Presenter: Pietro Marabotti Monday, 23th August, 2021 – Thursday, ...

New Graduations @ EspLORE

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Carlo Casari

Congratulations to new graduate students in Master of Science in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology at Politecnico di Milano! Today two students got their Master Degree working on EspLORE topics: Gabriele Sampietro graduated with a thesis entitled: Synthesis and characterization of two-dimensional molybdenum disulphide nanostructures and hybrid heterostructure on gold and graphite substrates. Supervisor: Andrea Li Bassi Co-Supervisor: F. Tumino Hector Sanmanuel Torres graduated w...

NanoLab Talk @ EspLORE

Posted on July 19, 2021July 15, 2021 by Carlo Casari

Talk entitled: “On-surface synthesis of 2D materials with Dirac cones and semiconducting properties” given by prof. Giorgio Contini from Istituto di Struttura della Materia-CNR (ISM-CNR) and Department of Physics, University Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy When: Tuesday 20th July 2021 at 16.00 (CEST) Where: In teleconference (the link is on the abstract) NanoLab Talks are organized at the Micro- and Nanostructured Materials Laboratory (NanoLab) at the Department of Energy of Politecnico di Milano ...

New PhD graduate at EspLORE

Posted on July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 by Carlo Casari

Andi Rabia successfully defended his PhD thesis work entitled: "On-surface fabrication and molecular-scale investigation of 1D and 2D carbon nanostructures based on sp-sp2 hybridization". On 14th of July 2021 he discussed his work in front of the commission made by prof. M. Sambi, prof. D. Margarone and prof. F. Donati in teleconference mode. The final result is the following: The examination committee unanimously evaluates his work with the following score: LODE. The PhD degree with honour...

EspLORE @ the International Conference on Nanoscience + Technology (ICN+T) 2021

Posted on July 12, 2021July 15, 2021 by Carlo Casari

We will be present at the International Conference on Nanoscience + Technology (ICN+T) 2021 with a contribution showing results of the project EspLORE: Pre-recorded Oral Title: “Synthesis and characterization of 2D transition metal dichalcogenide heterostructures on metallic substrates” Authors: P. D’Agosta, F. Tumino, V. Russo, A. Li Bassi, C.S. Casari Presenter: Paolo D’Agosta Pre-recorded Oral Title: “Synthesis and ambient stability of single-layer MoS2 on noble metal surfaces” ...

EspLORE @ the 4th International Conference on Applied Surface Science (ICASS) 2021

Posted on June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 by Carlo Casari

We will be present at the 4th International Conference on Applied Surface Science (ICASS) 2021 with a contribution showing results of the project EspLORE: Poster Title: "2D transition metal dichalcogenide heterostructures grown on metallic substrates: morphology, structure and vibrational properties" Authors: P. D’Agosta, F. Tumino, V. Russo, A. Li Bassi, C.S. Casari Presenter: Paolo D'Agosta Tuesday, 29th June, 2021 TIME: 11:15 - 12:15 CEST The 4th International Conference on A...

EspLORE @ NanoTech France 2021

Posted on June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 by Carlo Casari

We will be present at Nanotech/Biotech France 2021 and Joint Virtual Conferences Nanotech France 2021 with a talk showing results of the project EspLORE: Talk: "Optimization of the terminations and stability of polyynes through ns-pulsed laser ablation in organic solvents" Speaker: Pietro Marabotti Jun 23, 202106:15PM - 06:30PM Nanotech/Biotech France 2021 and Joint Virtual Conferences Nanotech France 2021, the 6th edition of the international conference and exhibition, brings to...

Sonia Wins the best Poster presentation at E-MRS 2021

Posted on June 17, 2021June 16, 2021 by Carlo Casari

Sonia Peggiani is the winner of the best Poster at Symposium H of E-MRS Spring Meeting 2021. The Poster entitled: Control of polyynes length and terminations by nanosecond pulsed laser ablation in different organic solvents and is authored by S. Peggiani, P. Marabotti, R. A. Lotti, A. Facibeni, P. Serafini, A. Milani, V. Russo, A. Li Bassi and C. S. Casari. The Poster presents our latest results of the EspLORE activity about the synthesis of carbon atomic wires by pulsed laser ablation in liquid...

EspLORE @ Office for Sustainable Actions Università di Pavia

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 by Carlo Casari

We were honoured to speak at the webinar on novel materials for energy organized by the Office for Sustainable actions of University of Pavia. The webinar has been chaired by the Prorector for the Third Mission prof. Hellas Cena. We presented an overview of some research ongoing withon EspLORE: Novel 1D and 2D carbon materials: from theory to applications by Carlo S. Casari The webinar attended by more than 50 students has seen interesting perspectives by Giulia Grancini from University of P...