From Organometallic Chemistry to Multifunctional Nanoparticle-Based Devices for Gas Detection and Degradation of Air Pollutants

Abstract

and nanomaterials with unprecedented properties, with the aim of developing functional and innovative solutions to societal challenges (Figure 1). To achieve this, we are applying an organometallic approach for the synthesis of well-defined nanoparticles (NPs) and nanomaterials [1]. This bottom-up approach allows control of the NPs synthesis (size, shape, colloidal stability) on a molecular level with the help of cleverly designed starting molecular precursor(s), under mild reaction conditions and in safe-by-design approaches [2]. The presentation will focus on our team’s research related to the synthesis and properties of NPs and nanomaterials, their implementation into devices for either gas detection (i