IMM Catania unit is equipped with a wide range of facilities for design, manufacture, characterization, and for investigation of materials properties and processes, allowing a global approach to...
Synthesis and Micro/Nano Fabrication
IMM Catania unit is equipped with a wide range of facilities for design, manufacture, characterization, and for investigation of materials properties and processes, allowing a global approach to material science research activities. Mission of IMM Catania Unit is to create a center of excellence for basic and applied research on the following issues:
- semiconductors for water treatment;
- polymeric nanocomposites;
- silicon-based microphotonics;
- microelectronics; quantum coherent systems;
- advanced photovoltaics.
Our aim is to perform leading fundamental research in key areas for the technological development. We want to collaborate at the highest scientific levels performing research with strong international impact. Our ambition is to become an internationally recognized center in the research areas of our competence. To this aim, strict contacts with industry are strategic for the development and success of the unit.
The synthesis of advanced materials is a long standing key activity of the Catania Unit. Several state of the art equipments are installed, as well...