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The aim of our research group<\/strong> is to study at the nanoscale the structure of low dimensional systems and to develop new methodologies to induce highly-controlled chemical reactions on surfaces. We target on new nano-architectures of reduced dimensionality by using organic molecules as building blocks and bottom-up strategies. We link the atomic structure of the on-surface synthesized nano-architectures and 2D layers with its electronic properties by using a combination of different experimental surface science techniques (STM, LEED, IRS, XPS synchrotron radiation..) and theoretical methods.<\/p>\n

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The motivation<\/strong> of our objectives is the need of acquiring valid and robust methodologies for a rational assembling of molecular objects at the nanoscale. Innovative strategies, involving a precise control of molecular structures on well-defined surfaces, are crucial to technologically exploit the concept of rational bottom-up design and assembly. By achieving further understanding at an atomic level of the interplay between molecule-molecule and molecule-substrate interactions, we will contribute to establish the bottom-up approach as a suitable methodology to develop nanotechnology.<\/p>\n

Research lines<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

– On-surface synthesis<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/span>We search for new strategies to interlink molecular bulding-blocks on different surfaces by tuning up the adsorbate-substrate interaction.<\/p>\n

– Low dimensional materials<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span> We aim at looking for new reduced dimensionality structures with upstanding electronic properties. Graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, polymeric chains or networks, carbonaceous 2D membranes\u2026<\/p>\n

– Atomic-scale photophysics<\/a>.<\/strong> We try to understand photophysical and photochemical phenomena at the nanoscale by studying the energy conversion mechanism between charges and photons on the single molecule level.<\/p>\n

– Advanced nanoparticles.<\/a><\/strong> We generate nanoparticles by a gas-phase aggregation by means of  multiple ion cluster source, for the generation of complex, ultra-pure nanoparticles made of different materials.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Laboratory astrochemistry<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span>  In collaboration with astronomers, we try to mimic processes that takes place in red-giant stars, supernovae or nebulae, using UHV technologies and surface science characterization techniques.<\/p>\n

The research activities compiled in this webpage are founded throughout:<\/p>\n

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The aim of our research group is to study at the nanoscale the structure of low dimensional systems and to develop new methodologies to induce highly-controlled chemical reactions on surfaces. We target on new nano-architectures of reduced dimensionality by using organic molecules as building blocks and bottom-up strategies. We link the\u2026<\/p>\n

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