PEGASUS - Plasma Enabled and Graphene Allowed Synthesis of Unique nanoStructures
The project PEGASUS embodies plasmas driven controllable design of matter at atomic scale level. To this end, PEGASUS ultimate goal is to create a highly efficient, catalyst/harmful-free novel plasma method along with a proof-of-concept PEGASUS device for a large-scale N-graphene direct synthesis, as well as N-graphene/metal oxides nanocomposites and unique vertical N-graphene arrays grown on metal substrates, via breakthrough research on plasma-enabled singular assembly pathways. By doing so, a disruptive and highly competitive alternative to conventional lengthy/multistep routes will emerge, based on the mastering of plasma exclusive mechanisms to control the amount and localization of energy and matter at atomic scales, spurring a new European manufacturing/processing platform. PEGASUS framework is uniquely positioned in the strategic domain of 2D materials via the promotion of plasma methods as a Key Enabling Technology for highly controllable and "green" assembly of atom thick hybrid nanostructures and by replacing long existing materials with new cost-effective, higher performance ones. The synergy between plasma physics and mechanical, electrochemical and hi-tech engineering expertise will be the driving force boosting the innovative approach pursued by this project, spanning from fundamental knowledge to appliance prospects. Internationally recognized scientists will contribute to this interdisciplinary project, triggering the commercialization of novel materials.
Mid-November, an important step was taken by Plasma Engineering Laboratory team towards large scale production of carbon-based nanostructures using the new state-of-the-art PEGASUS machine.
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PEGASUS collaborators participated in the 236th ECS Meeting in Atlanta, USA, with an invited talk on "Nitrogen functionalization and doping of conductive carbons by means of low temperature plasmas.".
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The PEGASUS day was organized during iPlasmaNano-X conference, in Poreč, Croatia from 15 to 20 of September 2019. The conference gathered researchers from Europe, Japan, USA, Korea and China working in the cutting-edge field of Plasma Nanoscience.
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