Materials and Structures (WP2)

The development of optical and photoactive materials and structures is paramount for light-based technologies. This exemplifies the need for continuous study and development of new materials, linked with fundamental research on light field control and photovoltaic materials to be applied in applications such as quantum technologies, sensors, and solar cells. As the result of the research conducted so far, new material topics such as 2D, perovskite, and up-conversion and down-conversion materials are added to this research focus area. Novel structures are also targeted such as metasurfaces with enhanced linear and nonlinear optical responses for sensing and imaging purposes, artificial atoms and molecules (e.g. composed of gold nanoclusters, vacancy centers in diamond or single-defects in 2D materials) for light emission, and tandem structures with hybrid materials for next generation photovoltaics. Incorporating hybrid advanced materials with novel structures opens up new solutions for energy-efficient, compact, and low-cost applications. 

Materials and Structures contcat persons in partners:
Polina Kuzhir / UEF
Harri Lipsanen / Aalto
Paola Vivo / TAU
Thomas Kraft / VTT