Real time elemental imaging of highly controlled nanoparticle synthesis and degradation

• Grant number: 14/50298-9
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: November 01, 2014
• End date: February 28, 2017
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Chemistry
• Agreement: University of Manchester
• Principal Investigator: Pedro Henrique Cury Camargo
• Grantee: Pedro Henrique Cury Camargo
• Principal researcher abroad: Sarah Jane Haig
• Institution abroad: University of Manchester , England
• Host Institution: Instituto de Química (IQ). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• City of the host institution: São Paulo
• Associated research grant: 13/19861-6 - Controlled metal nanomaterials for catalysis applications, AP.R

Abstract

This proposal will expand the existing collaboration between Haigh and Camargo in order to develop strategies for the synthesis of smart nanomateriais with tuneable optical, electronic and physical properties. Our recent joint publications have demonstrated the potential achievable by combining expertise in the synthesis of complex nanostructures (Camargo, USP) with the latest advances in 3D elemental imaging (Haigh, UoM). Camargo's group are world-leading experts in the controlled synthesis of mixed metal nanoparticles with well characterized physical properties. Haigh's group are at the forefront of in-situ characterization, with facilities for real-time high resolution imaging and elemental analysis of nanomateriais in liquids, at gas pressures of up to 1 bar and for temperatures of up to 1000°C. Synergistic working provides unique opportunities for designing smart nanomaterial whose physical properties adapt to environmental changes, as well as huge potential for progress towards a deeper understanding of formation and degradation mechanisms in these systems. (AU)