Theses produced by the research group
PhD thesis:
- Dr. Keshav Nagpal (2020-2024): Polymer encapsulation of zinc oxide nanostructures for photodiode for LED applications.
- Dr. Siim Küünal (2014-2022): Plant mediated synthesis of silver-based nanoparticles and their use as antimicrobial agent in environmentally-friendly applications
Master theses:
- Mr. Taavi Murel (2022-2024): Optical and electrical properties of ZnO nanorods
- Mr. Richard Erelt (2022-2024): Assessment of Nanoparticles-Based Additives in Jet-Fuels Combustion
- Mr. Henno Kaeval (2021-2023): Photoelectric Properties of ZnO Nanorods
- Ms. Heidi Henneli Granholm (2019-2022): Antifungal properties of metal nanoparticles
- Mr. Sven Petratškov (2020-2021): Testing the efficiency of diesel containing nanoparticles
- Mr. Toivo Viidalepp (2019-20): Development of a device for photocurrent measurement
- Mr. Martin Malm (2018-20): Research on filter materials for the removal of iron and manganese from groundwater
- Mr. Andres Aasna (2015-16): Carbon hybrid nanomaterials for photovoltaic applications
- Mr. Martin Salumaa (2014-15): Hybrid nanomaterials for photovoltaic applications
- Mr. Siim Kuunal (2013-14): Metal nanoparticles synthesis applied to green housing
Bachelor theses:
2024
- Mr. André Susi, “Electrochemical evaluation of graphite and glassy carbon working electrodes with an electrolyte containing dyes“
2023
- Ms. Julija Helm-Katšalov, “SnO₂ Nanomaterials for Lithium-Ion Battery Applications“
- Mr. Guido Soosaar, “Absorption Characteristics of ZrO₂ Nanomaterials for Photocurrent Generation“
- Mr. Aimar Puusepp, “Study of Optical Absorption Properties of Cu-Based Nanoparticles for Green Photocatalytic and Photovoltaic Applications by UV-Vis Spectroscopy“
- Mr. Sten Kelus, “Transmittance Properties of ZnO Nanorods Used in Solar Cells“
2022
- Mr. Boris Umarik, “A UV-visible Absorption Spectroscopy Analysis of Hafnium Dioxide and Carbon Nanotubes Based Nanohybrid Material for Solar Cell Applications“
- Mr. Henno Kaeval, “Determining the Absorption Wavelengths of Solar Cell Nanomaterials – Case of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles“
- Mr. David Puusaag, “Determining the absorption wavelength of solar cell nanomaterials – metal nanoparticles“
- Mr. Indrek Alberg, “Absorption Spectroscopy Studies of Silicon Dioxide Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Solar Cells“
Posters presented by the research group members
2023
– “Optical and photoresponse study of ZnO nanorods for optoelectronic applications”
Keshav Nagpal, Erwan Rauwel, Frédérique Ducroquet, Isabelle Gélard and Protima Rauwel
E-MRS, Warsaw, Poland, September, 2023
Patricio Paredes, Erwan Rauwel, David S. Wragg, Laetitia Rapenne and Protima Rauwel
E-MRS, Warsaw, Poland, September, 2023
– “Impact of synthesis conditions on optical and electrochemical properties of SnO2 nanomaterials”
Reynald Ponté, Erwan Rauwel and Protima Rauwel
E-MRS, Warsaw, Poland, September, 2023
2022
Keshav Nagpal, Maria Rosario Soares, Erwan Rauwel, and Protima Rauwel
16th Int. Summer Schools on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (ISSON22), Thessaloniki, Greece 2-9th July 2022
Patricio Paredes, David Wragg, Erwan Rauwel, Protima Rauwel
16th Int Summer Schools on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (ISSON22), Thessaloniki, Greece 2-9th July 2022
2021
– “Effect of solvents on the structural and optical properties of ZnO nanoparticles and ZnO CNT nanohybrids”
Keshav Nagpal, Laetitia Rapenne, David S. Wragg, Erwan Rauwel, Protima Rauwel
6th Int. Conf. on Competitive Materials and Technology Processes (IC-CMTP6), Miskolc Lillafüred, Hungary, 4-8th October 2021