About the Group:

The crystal structure plays a crucial role in the properties of solids, thereby directly impacting their technological applications. The research lines of this research group aim to apply various techniques for the preparation and characterization of crystalline solids to rationally design properties relevant for industrial use. On one hand, the goal is to contribute to applying crystal engineering methods in the production of pharmaceuticals with good biopharmaceutical properties, with a special emphasis on producing new polymorphs, co-crystals, solvates, hydrates, salts, etc. On the other hand, multifunctional materials are developed with the aim of understanding the processes that give rise to their properties and optimizing them for integration into devices.

Research Lines:

• Rational design of pharmaceutical solids based on crystal engineering

• Development of Multifunctional Hybrid Materials

• Materials for optoelectronic and energy applications

Educational Institution:

Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)
Departament of Physics
Fortaleza / CE

Partner Institutions:

• Institute of Physics of São Carlos IFSC/USP

• University Of Lucknow U.L.

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About the Group: 

The group is dedicated to the study and development of materials and electronic devices for the generation and storage of electrical energy. In alignment with this mission, the group focuses on human resource development through programs such as scientific initiation, master's and doctoral degrees, as well as through partnerships with various institutions (national and international). 

Research Lines:

• Electronic ceramics;

• Powder technology;

• Energy harnessing. 

Educational Institution:

Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)
Institute of Mechanical Engineering
Itajubá/SP

Partner Institutions:

• Science Center UFC / CE

• Center for Exact Sciences and Technology UFSCAR / SP

• Ceará Energy Company COELCE / CE

• Shell Brazil / RJ

• BG E&P Brazil BGE&P / RJ 

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About the Group:

An experimental physics research group dedicated to the development of new materials, devices, and sensors exploring nanoscopic properties. The group coordinates three research laboratories: a nanomaterial growth laboratory, a low-temperature optical properties characterization laboratory, and a low-temperature electrical properties characterization laboratory. The group traditionally focuses on materials for photovoltaic applications but has recently ventured into biomaterials and artificial intelligence.

Research Lines:

• Development of new materials and devices for photovoltaic applications

• Machine learning spectroscopy

• New techniques for medical diagnostics

Educational Institution:

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG
Department of Physics-ICEX
Pampulha, Belo Horizonte/MG

Partner Institutions:

• • Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei (UFSJ) / MG

  • Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri - Campus JK (UFVJM) / MG

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About the Group: 

The group conducts research in the field of applied optics, with a focus on developing techniques and materials for assessing and monitoring the environment. Additionally, the group is involved in the synthesis and characterization of advanced materials (polymers, ceramics, and composites) through chemical and physical techniques. 

Research Lines: 

Synthesis and Characterization of Materials and Optical Spectroscopy. 

Educational Institution: 

Universidade Federal  da Grande Dourados (UFGD)
Dourados/MS

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About the Group:

The Ferroelectric Group is dedicated to both basic and applied research on ferroelectric, multiferroic, and hybrid perovskite materials in the forms of ceramic bodies, thin films, and composites. The research aims to train qualified human resources in the fields of physics, engineering, and materials science, generate scientific knowledge, and contribute to the development of materials with potential applications in new technological device concepts.

Research Lines:

• Production and characterization of ferroelectric and multiferroic materials;

• Nano-scale phenomenology of ferroelectric and multiferroic materials;

• Development of materials for energy conversion and storage.

Educational Institution:

Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP)
Faculty of Engineering
Ilha Solteira/SP

Partner Institutions:

• University of Aveiro (UA)

• Aix-Marseille Université (AMU)

• Ural Federal University (UrFU)

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About the Group:

The GMF - Ferroic Materials Group, located in the Department of Physics at the Federal University of São Carlos, has been conducting fundamental and applied research on ferroic materials since the 1980s. The group involves human resources at all levels: technicians (both at the medium and higher levels), undergraduate students, postgraduates, and postdoctoral researchers. Research and extension projects are developed within the group and in collaboration with researchers and research groups, both nationally and internationally. Currently, GMF has extensive experience in the development and applications of ferroelectric, piezoelectric, electrooptic, and multiferroic materials, with complete infrastructure for electroceramic development. The group also has facilities to characterize various properties (structural, electrical, dielectric, piezoelectric, ferroelectric, elastic, magnetoelastic, and electrooptic) of materials.

Research Lines:

• Synthesis of new ceramic materials or nanostructured composites (ferroelectric, piezoelectric, or multiferroic);

• Alternative methods of ceramic processing (hot pressing sintering, two-stage sintering, or Spark Plasma Sintering);

• Investigation of structure/microstructure - property relationships in materials;

• Phenomenological studies on ferroelectric, piezoelectric, and multiferroic materials;

• Development of devices based on ferroelectric, piezoelectric, or multiferroic materials.

Educational Institution:

Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar)
Department of Physics
São Carlos/SP

Partner Institutions:

• Physics Department UEM / PR

• Faculty of Exact and Technological Sciences UFGD / MS

• Department of Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems USP / SP

• UNIFESP São José dos Campos / SP

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About the Group:

A group dedicated to the investigation of optoelectronic properties of semiconductor nanostructures with varying degrees of confinement. With 40 years of existence, the group focuses on the theoretical and experimental investigation of such materials.

Research Lines:

Semiconductor nanostructures.

Educational Institution:

Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCAR
Department of Physics
São Carlos, SP

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About the Group:

The Multifunctional Materials and Sensors Group (GMMS) at UNIFESP is dedicated to cutting-edge research in Materials Science and Engineering. Our research focuses on the production, characterization, phenomenological investigations, and applications of Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric, and Magnetolectric multiferric materials in the form of ceramics and single crystals. The research conducted by GMMS not only has a scientific and technological character but also a strong commitment to human resource development at the levels of scientific initiation, master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral studies.

Research Lines:

• Growth and characterization of single crystals;

• Development and characterization of piezoelectric, ferroelectric, and magnetolectric materials.

Educational Institution:

Universidade Federal  de São Paulo (UNIFESP)
Department of Science and Technology
São José dos Campos/SP

Partner Institutions:

• Universidade Federal  de São Carlos (UFSCAR) / SP

• Université de Lorraine UL (Nancy-Univ)

• Institute of Mechanical Engineering EFEI / MG

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About the Group:

The group is dedicated to the research and development of nanostructured materials, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of structural, microstructural, magnetic, and spectroscopic properties of thin films and nanostructures. The group also works on the application of nanostructured materials in biomedicine, catalysis, and devices.

Research Lines:

• Synthesis of ferroic nanostructures;

• Development of magnetic nanoparticles for biomedical applications;

• Development of sustainable carbon materials from biomass.

Educational Institution:

Universidade Federal do Paraná - UFPR
Department of Physics
Curitiba/PR 

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About the Group:

The group studies and develops multifunctional materials, especially magneto-electric multiferroics, and aims to apply them in the development of devices.

Research Lines:

• Development of new multifunctional materials;

• Development of devices, synthesis of nanomaterials;

• Structural and ferroic characterization.

Educational Institution:

Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM)
Maringá/PR

Partner Institutions:

• Technological Center UFF / RJ

• Rectory UFPR / PR

• Universidade Federal de São Carlos / SP

• University Council UFV / MG

• BeiHang University / CHINA

• Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste / PR

• Universidade Estadual de Campinas / SP

• Rectory UFGD / MS

• UTFPR-GP Guarapuava / PR

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About the Group:

GFAMa specializes in the synthesis and characterization of thin films applied to ferroelectric photovoltaic devices.

Research Lines:

Ferroelectric Photovoltaic Materials.

Educational Institution:

Universidade Estadual do Centro Oeste (UNICENTRO)
Guarapuava, PR

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About the group: 

The group conducts research with an emphasis on photovoltaic thin films produced through the Pechini method. 

Research Lines:

Photovoltaic materials. 

Educational Institution:

Instituto Federal do Paraná (IFPR) - Campus Paranavaí
Paranavaí, PR

Contact:

eduardo.astrath@ifpr.edu.br