Pietro Marabotti
PhD thesis title: Carbon atomic wires: from their synthesis to the comprehension of their unique vibrational and electronic properties
Academic Tutor: Valeria Russo
Academic Supervisor: Carlo Spartaco Casari
PhD cycle: 35° (see all student profiles of the same cycle > LINK)
BSc: Engineering Physics, Politecnico di Milano
MSc: Engineering Physics, Politecnico di Milano
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin – Department of Physics; Berlin (Germany) (01/09/2022 – 04/12/2022)
Thesis abstract
Carbon-atoms wires (CAWs) are 1D linear sp-carbon chains with appealing properties for a wide spectrum of technological applications, despite their scarce stability. In my doctoral work, I synthesize CAWs by pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL) and investigate their properties with different characterization techniques in our lab (Raman, IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy) and synchrotron facilities (UV resonance Raman). My results aimed to better control the synthesis of CAWs by PLAL and fully understand CAWs’ properties, paving the way for future applications in molecular optoelectronic and energy devices.
Personal interest in my research theme
The field of nanomaterials fascinated me during my studies and I immediately felt the research on carbon atomic wires was exciting and ambitious. Working with these systems is sometimes problematic but this forces me to think out-of-the-box to find solutions to daily challenges, getting paid with satisfaction and unexpected surprises. This research field also allows me to expand my knowledge of different disciplines, from chemistry to physics, attend conferences, and collaborate with other groups.
I look forward to the applications that scientists (I hope I too) will build with CAWs.
I look forward to the applications that scientists (I hope I too) will build with CAWs.
