Research group The Green Nanodots research team advances sustainable, functional nanomaterials. We focus on materials synthesis and characterization, structure-property correlation, and design of environmentally responsible materials. Our work bridges materials chemistry and photophysics, aiming to enable next-generation optical and optoelectronic technologies with reduced environmental impact.
My research group focuses on the design, understanding, and application of sustainable functional nanomaterials. Our core materials platforms include colloidal quantum dots, perovskite quantum dots, and, in particular, bio-derivable carbon dots, as well as other nanomaterials with strong potential for environmentally friendly technologies.
A central aspect of our research is advanced materials characterization, aimed at establishing a fundamental understanding of nanodot formation mechanisms, the origin of their optical properties, and the principles by which structure can be controlled to tailor photophysical behavior. By combining synthesis, spectroscopy, and structural analysis, we seek to build clear structure–property relationships that guide rational materials design.
Beyond applications in optical and optoelectronic devices, the Green Nanodots group maintains broad and active collaborations across disciplines. We work closely with researchers in biology, medicine, and related fields to explore emerging bio- and medical applications of green nanodots, with an emphasis on sustainability, functionality, and real-world impact.
Our current and former funding bodies include the Swedish Research Council, the Swedish Energy Agency, the Kempe Foundations, the Bertil and Britt Svensson Foundation for Lighting Technology, the Richert Foundation, the Carl Tryggers Foundation, and SIG Grafen
By pressure cooking birch leaves scientists obtained carbon particles for use in organic semiconductors.
