Reduced graphene oxide (rGO): preparation, characterization and applications Line of research The reduction of graphene oxide (GO) is dealt with by chemical and electrochemical methods. The reaction mechanisms are investigated by photoemission spectroscopy (XPS), electrochemical and microscopic techniques, Raman spectroscopy and theoretical methods. Furthermore, interfaces between variably reduced GO and semiconductor surfaces (Si, ITO) are prepared and studied for possible applications in advanced electronic / optical devices, and matrices in the biomedical field for their interaction with human cells of various types. Staff Supervisor: Andrea Giacomo MarraniDepartment staff: Robertino Zanoni Publications Toward Graphene/Silicon Interface via Controlled Electrochemical Reduction of Graphene Oxide Collaborations National collaborations: Papi Massimiliano (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma)Palmieri Valentina (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma)International collaborations: Dalchiele Enrique A. (Instituto de Física Facultad de Ingeniería - Universidad de la República, Montevideo UY) Fundings and awards Fundings: Ateneo 2016 (piccoli progetti) - Studio sulla preparazione e caratterizzazione di ossido di grafene ridotto elettrochimicamente (erGO) su superfici di Si(100) e sua funzionalizzazione covalente con molecole organiche. Theme and ERC Theme: MaterialsERC: PE3_4 Electronic properties of materials, surfaces, interfaces, nanostructuresPE4_4 Surface science and nanostructuresPE5_6 New materials: oxides, alloys, composite, organic-inorganic hybrid, nanoparticles Traineeship offer Area di ricerca: Physical chemistryInorganic chemistryAvailability: two positionsCourse of study (advised): ChemistryIndustrial chemistry