Dissertation topics suggested by the teacher.
The proposed thesis topics concern the following research activities:
Photocatalysis and artificial photosynthesis: study of light-activated reactions for the production of high value-added molecules (photocatalysis) or solar fuels (artificial photosynthesis).
Luminescent quantum dots based on silicon or CuInS₂: synthesis and structural and optical characterization, study of the interaction between the ligands that passivate the QD surface and the QD itself.
Phosphorescent organic molecules: study of photophysical properties as a function of molecular structure and aggregation state (differences between properties in solution, film, and crystalline state).
The thesis work involves the use of research instruments for UV-visible and near-infrared absorption and luminescence spectroscopy, both in steady-state and time-resolved modes, as well as for electrochemical characterization. In some cases, synthesis activities are also included.
The thesis project is assigned in agreement with the student, depending on the research activities ongoing during the thesis period. Some thesis projects may be carried out in collaboration with other laboratories within the Department or with institutions at foreign universities.
For further details on the research, consult this web page
Recent dissertations supervised by the teacher.
First cycle degree programmes dissertations
- Acridoni N-sostituiti per reazioni di fotocicloaddizione [2+2]
- Nanocristalli di Silicio luminescenti come marcatori della plastica
- Sintesi e caratterizzazione di complessi di
Cu (I) luminescenti
Second cycle degree programmes dissertations
- Fluorescence lifetime correlation spectroscopy of genetically encoded fluorescent biosensors
- Ligand- and pH- controlled synthesis and photophysical Characterization of Copper Indium Sulfide Quantum Dots
- Photophysical investigations of the binding and charge transfer
between molecular catalysts and organic Nanoparticles
- Photophysical properties of bis(mesitylimino)acenaphthene-Pt-Acetylide complexes
- Synthesis of Water-Soluble Cu−In−S/ZnS Core/Shell
Quantum Dots
PhD programmes thesis
- Donor-acceptor thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) chromophores: photocatalysis and photochemical mechanism
