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 awarded at the 9th Annual QCAM Symposium
NanoQAM stood out at the 9th Annual QCAM Symposium thanks to the high quality of its students' research in functional materials. Their innovative work focuses on membranes, nanomaterials, and advanced electrochemical techniques.
Excellence Award 2025 – Spotlight on Gwenaël Chamoulaud, Pillar of NanoQAM
Gwenaël Chamoulaud, research officer and first employee of NanoQAM, received the 2025 Excellence Award for his technical expertise and dedication to training researchers. His leadership has been essential to the development and visibility of the Center.
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.
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.