Microplasmas for Advanced Materials and Devices

Abstract

DavideMariotti is a Professor of Plasma Science and Nanoscale Engineering with Ulster University in UK. He has previously worked internationally in Japan and USA and both in academic and industry. His research encompasses the design and development of innovative plasma-based processes to explore new materials opportunities. Concurrently to a strong application focus in photovoltaics and more broadly in energy applications, his research is also strongly driven by scientific discovery. Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov is aProfessor with Queensland University of Technology, Australia, a Founding Leader of the CSIRO-QUT Joint Sustainable Processes and Devices Laboratory, and Academician of the Academy of Europe and the European Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on nanoscale control of energy and matter contributes to the solution of the grand challenge of directing energy and matter at nanoscales, to develop renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies for a sustainable future.is made on synergistic, complementary features of the plasmas that make them a versatile tool in materials-related applications.We therefore examine the recent progress in microplasmabased synthesis of advanced nanomaterials, highlight the key features of microplasmas, and discuss salient examples of Adv.

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