Nanotech
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Development of ultra-sensitive nanoparticle-based sensors The Nanotech team is developing sensors based on compact assemblies of nanoparticles produced by convective/capillary deposition, such as strain gauges, humidity sensors and temperature sensors. These sensors can exploit both the resistive and capacitive parts of the nanoparticle assemblies.
Granular materials for neuromorphic circuit applications In this theme we are putting our knowledge and skills at the service of granular materials for applications in the field of neuromorphic circuits, for new computer architectures inspired by the brain. These architectures must now integrate processing and memory for faster, more efficient, computation, ideal for AI applications such as deep learning and pattern recognition.
Development of plasmo-electronics In collaboration with Adnen Mlayah (LAAS/CNRS) (adnen.mlayah@laas.fr), we develop the plasmo-electronics field, coupling between plasmonic phenomenon and electron transport of metallic nanoparticles assemblies surrounded by organic ligands.
Directed assembly of colloidal nanoparticles on surfaces The Nanotech team develops multiple complementary approaches for the directed assembly of colloidal nanoparticles onto rigid or flexible surfaces.
New generations of resealable and multifunctions microfluidic chips The main goal is to realize the first step of the nanoxerography protocol (contact between the colloidal dispersion and the charged substrate) not anymore by simple immersion in the colloidal bath but via the automatized injection of the dispersion inside a microfluidic chip.
Nanomarkers Based on the directed assembly technique of nanoxerography, the Nanotech team has developed secured marking stickers also called nanomarkers or nanotags.