Nanocarbon Research

Nanocarbons come in different shape and size, and thus reactivity. This family of nanomaterials is renowned for the unique physico-chemical properties that make them stand out for their excellent performance in a number of applications, ranging from energy & catalysis, to nanomedicine & tissue engineering. However, one key limitation of nanocarbons in their pristine form is poor solubility in polar media and high tendency towards aggregation. In our group, we work intensively on nanocarbon functionalization to reduce this problem and allow nanocarbons to give their best performance even in water.