RESEARCH INTERESTS
Synthesis and 3D architecturing of quantum nanomaterials
During the last few decades, there have been great advances in nanotechnology that can be used to create diverse state-of-the-art materials. Obviously, low-dimensional nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, atomic-layered transition metal dichalcogenides are major driving forces in these developments. However, large-scale synthesis of these low-dimensional nanomaterials with desired structures still have many challenges due to the difficulty in controlling atomic-scale physical and chemical reactions during the synthesis process and a lack of understanding the underlying mechanism. The focus in our Lab is on investigating the synthesis processes for structure and morphology controlled various low-dimensional nanomaterials using chemical vapor deposition processes for applications in flexible field effect transistor, multifunctional energy storage systems, surface enhanced Raman scattering, and controlled lightweight materials.
Controlled tailoring of atomic bonding structures
The outstanding physical characteristics (electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties make low-dimensional nanomaterials as a strong candidates for realization of futuristic applications. Our Lab investigates a novel atomic bonding engineering process by systematic doping process in as-synthesized 2-dimensional nanomaterials. This highly controllable atomic bonding structure tailoring technique allows us to create unique 2-dimensional nanomaterials with brand-new stoichiometry and realize a tremendous properties improvement. The unique 2-dimensional nanomaterials are anticipated to be used in diverse futuristic electronic applications.
Developments of diverse futuristic applications
QNM Lab also takes a profound interest in diverse futuristic applications based on low-dimensional nanomaterials. Our Lab develops flexible and transparent electronics including field effect transistor and sensors, energy storage devices, electromagnetic systems, and carbon-based composites structures. We are also working on SERS-based bio sensing platform for cancer early detection system.