Projects
Projects
Graphene Energy is implementing a project financed by European
Funds, entitled:
„CR4+:YAG/POLYMER
NANOCOMPOSITE AS ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS FOR Q-SWITCHED LASERS: PROPERTIES,
MODELING, AND APPLICATIONS – ALTER-Q”
Project
number 101182995
Project
co-financed by the European Union under the HORIZON.1.2 – Marie
Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), topic HORIZON-MSCA-2023-SE-01 – MSCA Staff
Exchanges 2023
Project
value:
EUR
584 200,00
Net
EU contribution for the Graphene Energy LTD Company
EUR
92 000,00
The development and application
of solid-state lasers (SSRs) over the last decade, emphasizing their
wide-ranging uses in fields such as metal processing, medical applications, and
optical transmission systems. It outlines the fundamental components of SSRs
and the importance of achieving a balance between gains and losses in the laser
resonator for effective generation. The concept of Q-switching is introduced,
highlighting its role in enhancing laser performance by modulating the Q-factor
of the resonator. Active and passive Q-switching methods are compared, with a
focus on the advantages of passive Q-switches for generating powerful
sub-nanosecond pulses in compact laser systems. The challenges associated with
finding suitable passive Q-switching materials, particularly for long-term use,
are discussed, leading to the proposal of a novel approach using a composite
structure of polymer matrix with Cr4+:YAG nanopowders. This initiative,
undertaken by the ALTER-Q consortium comprising European academic institutions,
research organizations, and SMEs, aims to address the current limitations and
pave the way for cost-effective alternatives in Q-switched laser technology.
Graphene Energy is responsible
for the synthesis and characterization of nanopowders, as well as the
substantive supervision of the project.
Graphene Energy is implementing a project financed by European Funds, entitled:
„Piezoelectricity in 2D-materials: materials, modeling, and applications – Piezo2D”
Project number 101131229
Project co-financed by the European Union under the HORIZON.1.2 – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), topic HORIZON-MSCA-2022-SE-01-01 – MSCA Staff Exchanges 2022
Project value:
EUR 483 000,00
Net EU contribution for the Graphene Energy LTD Company
EUR 59 800,00
Piezoelectricity in two-dimensional (2D) materials is increasingly important because of its potential in realizing thin yet efficient and flexible piezoelectric devices. In contrast to traditional three-dimensional (3D) piezo- and ferroelectrics that are prone to size effects, piezoelectricity in 2D materials may be controlled by flexoelectricity and interfaces thus providing significant piezoelectric effect in ultrathin films and crystals. Equally important, the majority of 2D layered piezoelectrics found so far possess in-plane piezoelectricity and require bending of flexible substrates to activate piezoelectric effect. This severely limits their integration with modern Si technology. This project aims at strengthening the piezoelectric activity in 2D materials via interface and stress engineering and bond control in order to reach the maximum efficiency and other relevant figures of merit. The materials list includes hafnium-zirconium oxide (HZO), transition metal thio/selenophosphates (TPS), graphene on oxide substrates, and polymer PDVF. A comprehensive investigation of piezoelectricity in these 2D materials and their relevant device performance is still at an initial stage and needs European support. Concerning piezoelectric energy harvesting, Piezo2D will build a technology to provide local energy generation (microgenerators) from the nm- to the micro-scale to power nano- and microdevices. Piezo2D will do so by enhancing and deploying the combined powers of equilibrium and nonequilibrium thermodynamics and atomistic models with device physics and engineering. Research results will underpin future developments of nanoscale energy devices for decades to come. We will also develop new characterization techniques and metrology-inspired protocols aiming at future standards and their use in the industry. The multidisciplinary approach of Piezo2D brings together leading teams in theoretical physics, materials science, chemistry and instrumentation working in synergy
The GE company is responsible for development of 2D materials for piezoelectric applications and knowledge dissemination
Project website: https://piezo2d.eu/
Graphene Energy is implementing a project financed by European Funds, entitled:
„Development and design of novel multiFUNctional PEO COATings – FUNCOAT”
Project number 823942
Project co-financed by the European Union under the programme H2020-EU.1.3. – EXCELLENT SCIENCE – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, topic MSCA-RISE-2018 – Research and Innovation Staff Exchange
Project value:
EUR 1 301 800,00
Net EU contribution for the Graphene Energy LTD Company
EUR 96 600,00
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Graphene Energy is implementing a project co-financed by European Funds, entitled:
„CO2 conversion to methanol using graphene catalysts and supercritical water”
Project co-financed by the European Union under the Smart Growth Operational Program 2014 – 2020 Priority I: Support for R&D by Enterprises, Task 1.3. R&D works Financed with the participation of Capital Funds, Subtask 1.3.1 Support for research and development projects in the preseed phase by Proof of Concept funds – BRIdge Alfa
Project value:
PLN 800,000.00 net
Funding:
PLN 800,000.00 net
