The research group of Multifunctional Nanocomposites (http://imdea-mng.org)offers a:

PhD studentship

to work in a research project in the area of nanomaterials for photocatalysis and sensing. The student will synthesise new nanostructured hybrid materials for a) photocatalytic applicationssuch as hydrogen production through water splitting and CO₂ reduction, and b) advanced sensors in structural materials. Other potential applications of these nanohybrids include to self-cleaning surfaces, dye-sensitised solar cells, etc. The materials will be based on hybrids of nanocarbon(graphene, carbon nanotubes) and semiconducting metal oxides produced to promote charge transfer across their interface.Through investigation of interfacial properties in these systems, the project is expected to answer fundamental questions on how to exploit the outstanding properties of nanomaterials on a macroscopic scale. Close interaction with our collaborators (e.g. IMDEA Energy, University of Münster in Germany) and industrial partners is expected.