Research areas
Our research activities turns around energy technologies, environmental applications and sustainable development. Our research program is based on the collaboration of scientists from many disciplines (chemistry, physics, synthetic chemistry, characterization chemistry and microelectronic engineering) combining fundamental and applied interests. Our main areas of research are:
- Nanosciences and shaping of nanomaterials
- Molecular self-assembly and nanostructures
- Green chemistry and environmentally friendly synthesis processes
- Energy and energy storage
- Organic synthesis and natural macromolecules
The uniqueness of our platform comes from our expertise, from our entire group of instruments, and from our ability to not only be able to synthesize new nanomaterials, but to characterize, formulate and integrate them into new devices, thus offering a unique collaborative environment.
News
NanoQAM members at the forefront of functional materials for a sustainable future
At the 92nd Acfas Congress, NanoQAM members presented their research on innovative functional materials for sustainable development. Their work targets practical applications in the environment, energy, and agriculture.
New Strategic Chair for Prof. Mathieu Frenette
On January 23, the UQAM Board of Directors approved the creation of four new strategic chairs for a three-year term, one of which was awarded to Professor Mathieu Frenette.
International Electrochemistry Congress in Montreal
Professors Daniel Bélanger and Steen Schougaard, members of NanoQAM, co-lead the organizing committee of the event.
Two new NSERC discovery grants
Two members of NanoQAM obtain support from the federal organization.
2024 Prize of Excellence in Science for Professor Frenette
The Faculty of Science celebrates the achievements of its members by awarding them prizes.
Making green hydrogen in class
A group from the baccalaureate in chemistry is developing an experimental material to generate hydrogen.
Research
Our areas of research are related to nanosciences, materials shaping, molecular self-assembly, nanostructures, green chemistry, energy, organic synthesis and natural macromolecules.
Expertises
Our platform has advanced chemistry synthesis laboratories, experimental techniques for nano/microscopic characterization of materials, and a clean room containing equipment that allows the integration of materials into micrometric size devices.
Analyzes
We offer characterization and analysis services by making our infrastructure and equipment available to other academic institutions and manufacturers.
Partnerships
Questions, projects concerning nanomaterials and their characterizations. Contact us directly and at any time.
“The uniqueness of NanoQAM comes from its expertise, its entire group of instruments, and its ability to not only be able to synthesize new nanomaterials, but to characterize, formulate and integrate them into new devices, offering thus a unique collaborative environment.”
Partners
NanoQAM members are directly involved in numerous scientific collaborations, whether in Quebec or Canada, but especially internationally. These numerous collaborations take place both academically and industrially.
The future of nanomaterials
We are a multidisciplinary research center with expertise and scientific infrastructure dedicated to the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and nanometric systems.