We study the chemistry, physics and application of nanocrystals.
A special focus is given to semiconductor nanocrystals and
to hybrid metal-semiconductor nanoparticles.
In this regime,
intermediate between a solid and a molecule, fundamental
properties depend on size, composition and shape and we control
the material to achieve the desired structure and investigate
the derived properties. These nanocrystals can potentially
be used as building blocks of nanotechnological devices.
We are interested in preparation, characterization, and
the optical, electrical and electronic properties of nanocrystals
and nanorods and in their applications in optics, solar energy,
catalysis, electro-optics and biology.