The nanocrystals (NCs) are fascinating materials whose properties can be tuned by playing with their sizes, morphology, stoichiometry, etc. Their unique properties are exploited in optoelectronics applications such as LED, Lasers, and solar cells. Our research mainly focuses on perovskite-based materials and 2D metal halides (such as nanoplatelets and nanosheets).

Single crystals are materials with a continuous crystal lattice, without any grain boundaries. They are characterized by a high crystallinity and a low number of defects, making them suitable, for example, in optical applications. We focus on hybrid single crystals where both organic and inorganic cations coexist. 

Persistent luminescent materials are incredible compounds able to capture, store, and released the excitation energy. From a macroscopical point of view, the effect is very similar to the phosphorescence, even if the physical processes involved are different. The duration of the persistent emission can last for minutes, hours, and days. Thus, persistent luminescence materials are used in design decoration and emergency signals. Challenging applications include probes for bio-imaging, photocatalysis, and emerging renewable energies.