Design of novel nanostructured materials for biosensing (BIO-NANO-MED) and solar cells (BIO-NANO-SOL)

Nanotechnology involves the precise manipulation of matter at the nanoscale, typically encompassing dimensions from 1 to 100 nanometers. Computational chemistry, on the other hand, employs computer simulations and algorithms to understand chemical systems and predict their behavior. By combining these disciplines, researchers can design and optimize nanomaterials with tailored properties.

The aim of this sub-activity is to integrate theoretical modeling with experimental synthesis of ultra-small biomolecule-stabilized nanoclusters, with a particular focus on their optical properties and applications in bioimaging. In addition, efforts will be directed toward the identification of molecular systems with optimal stability and efficiency for application in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC).