ABOUT
The National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies – IMT Bucharest, headquartered at 126A Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, Voluntari, Romania, as the beneficiary of the project „Development of Novel Nanocomposite Materials with Tunable Conductivity for Electromagnetic Shielding and Potential Uses in Electronics and Optoelectronics Applications”, implemented under Funding Contract PNRR/2022/C9/MCID/I8 CF23/14.11.2022, Contract No. 760101/23.05.2023, concluded with the Romanian Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitalization within the programme „Development of a Programme for Attracting Highly Skilled Human Resources from Abroad to Research, Development and Innovation Activities”, under PNRR-III-C9-2022 – I8 (PNRR/2022/Component 9/Investment 8), hereby announces the successful completion of the project carried out during the period 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2026.
Project Objective
The objective of the project was the design, synthesis, and characterization of innovative nanostructured nanocomposite (NC) thin films consisting of rare-earth (RE)-doped metal oxides (MO) combined with graphene (G), referred to as RE nanocomposites (RE NCs). These materials were designed to exhibit tunable electrical conductivity within the frequency range corresponding to 5G communications, enabling applications in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.
The specific objectives were:
- To determine the optimal compositions and synthesis procedures for developing RE nanocomposites exhibiting dielectric behaviour below a selected threshold frequency in the GHz range and conductive behaviour at higher frequencies.
- To understand the mechanisms responsible for this functional behaviour.
- To evaluate the applicability of these materials and optimize them for specific electronic and optoelectronic applications.
Project Results
- Development of innovative, efficient, low-cost RE nanostructured materials with tunable electrical conductivity, suitable electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding performance, and appropriate frequency-dependent behaviour within the 5G frequency range.
- Establishment of a database and preparation of characterization reports for the synthesized materials and nanostructured thin films.
- Technical report on the correlation between the electrical properties and electromagnetic shielding performance of nanostructured thin films at frequencies above 5 GHz.
- Technical report on the testing of various components in electronic and optoelectronic devices based on the developed materials.
- Training of 9 PhD students and 12 postdoctoral researchers in the project’s research field.
- Publication of 16 high-impact scientific papers, including 6 papers published in Q1 journals.
- Dissemination of the project results at 14 leading international scientific conferences.
- Dissemination of the project outcomes through the project website, dedicated social media platforms, and other communication channels.
- Submission of 2 patent applications.
- Organization of 2 international workshops.
- Submission of 6 project proposals under European Union funding calls and 12 project proposals under national funding programmes.
Project Budget
The total value of the project was RON 7,000,000.00, fully funded through PNRR-III-C9-2022 – I8, Component 9 – Support for the Private Research, Development and Innovation Sector, Investment 8 – Development of a Programme for Attracting Highly Skilled Human Resources from Abroad to Research, Development and Innovation Activities.
Contact Information
Project Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emmanouel Koudoumas
E-mail: koudoumas@imt.ro
Telephone: +40 21 269 07 70
Fax: +40 21 269 07 72
Project website: https://pnrrcf23.ro/ (available until 30 July 2026).