Objective Develop and optimize nanosized PVDF and copolymer fibers obtained by electrospinning for flexible electrocaloric cooling applications. Optimize electrospinning parameters (voltage, flow rate, distance, humidity, collector) to maximize electrocaloric response of PVDF and derivates. Carry out structural (FTIR, XRD), morphological (SEM/AFM), electrical and electrocaloric characterization. Model the electrothermal behavior of membranes and correlate it with […]
This project explores the frontier between organic electronics and spintronics. By combining organic glasses along with magnetic thin films, novel magnetoelectric (ME) heterostructures are aimed. These are envisaged to allow novel and energy efficient electronic devices. On the organic side, the focus will be on small-molecule organic layers with giant spontaneous polarization, arising from the […]
The rise of 2D materials marked a major step in modern electronics, thanks to their unique properties and the ability to combine them with other materials. When stacked with suitable partners in hybrid Van-der-Waals heterostructures, they display electronic, optical, and magnetic responses not found elsewhere. Coupling these materials with organic semiconductors, which offer tunability and […]
The organometallic approach is a well-established technique for synthesising well-defined nanoparticles. In this process, an organometallic precursor is subjected to controlled decomposition under a low partial pressure of hydrogen, resulting in the production of nanoparticles with narrow size distributions and high reproducibility. Despite its clear advantages, this methodology faces important challenges: the requirement of hydrogen […]
Magnetic field–enhanced electrocatalysis has recently emerged as a promising strategy for achieving highly efficient energy conversion and storage. Both direct and indirect studies have demonstrated the positive influence of magnetic effects on a variety of electrochemical reactions where different underlying mechanisms may apply (magnetothermal, magnetohydrodynamic, Maxwell stress, Kelvin force, and spin selectivity effects). In this […]
The rapid expansion of information technologies has intensified global energy demands, especially in data storage and processing. Conventional magnetic devices rely on current-driven switching, leading to Joule heating and power losses. Magnetoelectric (ME) composites enable electric-field control of magnetization, offering a route to low-power electronics. Single-phase ME materials intrinsically couple polarization and magnetization, but their […]