Academic research labs
Graphene research spans a wide range of disciplines, with new areas of exploration discovered all the time.
These are some of the laboratory groups currently involved in graphene and 2D material research at The University of Manchester's National Graphene Institute.
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2D Material Fabrication
We specialize in experimental condensed matter physics of nanoscale, low-dimensional devices and develop new methods of 2D material nanofabrication, exploring the new physical phenomena that will impact future technologies.
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2D Material Modelling
NGI’s theory group performs multiscale modelling of 2D materials. This involves ab initio density functional theory (DFT) computations of the electronic band structure, microscopic characteristics of the interlayer adhesion and charge distributions, phononic properties etc. We use microscopic parameters, established via DFT calculations, to analyse lattice reconstruction in twisted bilayers of 2D materials and to model moiré superlattice minibands in heterostructures. The moiré minibands models are then implemented in the studies of electronic transport and optical properties of 2D materials heterostructures.
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2D Photonics
Our research aims to understand the optical and electrical properties of graphene and 2D materials to design novel functional devices. We use advanced characterisation techniques and micro-fabrication technologies to integrate large-scale graphene to control light from visible to microwave wavelength.
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Membranes
The group’s research focuses on application-oriented nanofluidic devices based on two-dimensional (2D) crystals. We investigate fundamental molecular transport at the nanoscale and its potential applications in our daily life, such as water purification and desalination, and filtration of numerous other gases and liquids for industrial processes. We also explore novel synthesis methods, magnetic, superconducting, and other unusual physical properties of 2D materials.
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Nanocomposites
Our lab focuses on developing scalable processes to synthesize a variety of nanomaterials with well-defined atomic structures, then assemble these nanomaterials into functional macroscale structures such as polymer nanocomposites or energy storage electrodes, and use these novel materials for sustainable energy and environmental applications.
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Nano and functional materials
Within the Department of Materials, there is a multidisciplinary activity on the formation, structure and properties of nanostructured materials, including graphene. The ability to characterise and manipulate the structure of matter on the nanoscale is fundamental to the development of advanced structural and functional materials. Research is broad ranging and encompasses areas such as composites, fibres, surface engineering for improved performance and environmental resistance.
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Nanomedicine Lab
The Nanomedicine Lab's mission is to generate and disseminate fundamental knowledge in the emerging field of nanomedicine by bringing together bioengineering, pharmacology and nanotechnology and their translation to advanced, clinically relevant therapeutics and diagnostics. The aim is the development of novel, viable and effective therapeutics based on bioengineering and nanotechnology, used as either the drug or the delivery system.
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Thermal Transport
The Thermal Transport group's research is focused on the thermal and thermoelectric properties of 2D materials, van der Waals heterostructures, and various 2D-based functional materials (laminates, aerogels and composites).
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Ultra-low-temperature magnetotransport
The NGI’s Ultra-low-temperature magnetotransport suite (ULTMTS) enables the study of quantum transport effects and the observation of correlated states in 2D materials, such as quantum Hall effect and electronic phase separation in multilayer rhombohedral graphite. The facility is equipped with the Oxford Instruments Triton cryogen-free dilution refrigerator. The system allows measurement of electronic devices at temperatures between 10mK and 10K, under magnetic fields up to 14T.
