Domaines
Condensed matter
Low dimension physics
Nanophysics, nanophotonics, 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures,, surface physicss, new electronic states of matter
Type of internship
Expérimental Description
The internship explores heat and charge transport in nanostructured graphene to improve thermoelectric conversion and explore thermal rectification. Using graphene nanomeshes with periodic nano-holes, it aims to control phonon and electron mean free paths, enabling asymmetric heat conduction and enhanced Seebeck effect. The student will fabricate devices (graphene transfer, e-beam lithography, etching), measure electrical and thermal properties (Seebeck coefficient, conductivity, rectification), and analyze results through modeling. The project offers practical training in 2D materials and advances understanding of geometry-driven thermal and thermoelectric control.
Contact
Maria Luisa Della Rocca