PhD Student - Nanostructured Materials for Photovoltaic Energy Group | ICN2 - Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia

The student will carry out the research work under the supervision of Prof. Monica Lira-Cantu Group Leader of the Nanostructured Materials for Photovoltaic Energy Group at ICN2. The Nanostructured Materials for Photovoltaic Energy Group (NMPE) group focuses on the synthesis of novel nanomaterials and the control of their optoelectronic properties through their manipulation at molecular level, with the aim of developing highly stable and highly efficient perovskite solar cells. Specifically, our contribution is in solution processable metal oxides (classical and complex), halide perovskites (Pb-free, 2D and 3D) and more recently 2D materials and MXenes. We aim at the development of highly stable solar cells for industrial applications (e.g. building integration PV) and novel self-powered photovoltaic-based devices for Internet of things (IoT) applications (e.g. indoor applications, sensors, wearables, printed electronics). The group, with more than 15 years of experience in the field, is internationally recognized for its implication in the enhancement of the operational stability of emerging photovoltaics and the development of ISOS protocols.

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

• Synthesis and characterization of halide perovskites and MXenes nanomaterials
• Fabrication of MXene and halide perovskite single thin films and heterojunctions via different methods (spin-coating, spray pyrolysis, etc.)
• Fabrication of complete solar cells
• Analysis of materials for H2 production
• Characterisation of the individual materials used in the device, as well as the complete solar cell devices by means of electrical and optical techniques.
• Process and analyse the characterisation data, keep the research data organised.
• Elaboration of periodic reports to keep track of the project progress.
• Preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentations in workshops or conferences to showcase your research results to the scientific community.

Deadline for applications: March 15th 2024

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