Two-Dimensional Nano-materials
Two-dimensional (2D) materials, have excellent mechanical properties, while exhibiting semiconducting electrical characteristics. Therefore, they hold a promising potential to be core elements in photoelectronic devices, mechanical resonators, electrical components, and more. We study the mechanical, optical, and the electrical properties of 2D materials and the coupling between them. We also build nanoelectromechanical (NEMS) devices with 2D materials integrated as transduction elements, such as sensors and resonators.
The 2D materials under investigation include graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, boron-nitride, group III-monochalcogenides, and more.
Foam Nano-materials
Foam nano-materials are three-dimensional networks of 2D materials that present a porous microscopic structure. As such, they present physical properties that are different from their 2D counterparts, such as high flexibility and ultra-high surface area. We study their mechanical, electromechanical, and thermal properties and use this knowledge to build foam-based functional devices.
We study several foam nano-materials, such as graphene, boron-nitride, and boron carbonitride foams.
One-dimensional materials
One-dimensional (1D) nano-materials have a defect-free structure and therefore high mechanical strength, excellent thermal conductivity, and unique electrical characteristics. As such, they can be implemented as high-performance transistors, sensors, high-frequency resonators, etc. We study their behavior and incorporate them into novel NEMS devices with outstanding performances.
Among the 1D materials that we study are carbon nanotubes, inorganic nanotubes, and more.
