Research projects
Delve into the innovative world of the Primate Research Group and explore our wide range of projects in sustainable optoelectronics and photonics. Each project is a testament to our commitment to advancing technology with sustainability at its core. Our website offers in-depth insights into the objectives, methodologies, and outcomes of our research. Navigate through detailed descriptions, view the latest discoveries, and learn about the significant impacts we are making in the field. Join us as we pioneer solutions that pave the way for a greener, more sustainable future.
Ongoing projects
PMDI
PMDI aims to establish a state-of-the-art research infrastructure in South Tyrol for developing advanced optical and photonic devices. Focusing on near-infrared (NIR) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT), the project will explore innovative technologies such as biodegradable solar cells, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and photodetectors. By leveraging cutting-edge materials and sustainable practices, PMDI seeks to drive advancements in printable, flexible electronics and photonics, contributing to regional and global sustainability goals while fostering industrial and academic collaboration.
PMDI
RISE-UP aims to explore and harness the potential of nature-based materials as sustainable, biodegradable substrates for use in advanced electronics and photovoltaic applications. With a focus on environmental sustainability, the project investigates these materials as a renewable alternative to traditional electronic substrates that can significantly reduce e-waste and environmental impact.
At the core of RISE-UP is the development of eco-friendly substrates suitable for photovoltaic cells and printable electronics. The project’s unique approach emphasizes the use of natural materials that are both biocompatible and biodegradable, paving the way for innovations in green electronics.
Past projects
BEEP
BEEP uses a biomimetics approach to investigate and understand the fundamental strategies of light management in a variety of marine phototrophic organisms and systems. This knowledge knowledge will be applied to design and manufacture hybrids bionic and bio-inspired systems for boosting photosynthesis in living organisms and fabrication of novel bioinspired bio-photoreactors.
SYNCHRONICS
The SYNCHRONICS project utilizes organic and supramolecular materials to explore the fundamental physics of excited states in condensed matter. Additionally, it aims to develop a diverse array of applications, ranging from optical gain and light harvesting to photonic technologies, including organic amplifiers, switches, and lasers.
THREADMILL
The overall goal of THREADMILL is the generation of new knowledge underpinning the exploitation of supramolecular wires (namely conjugated polyrotaxanes) in the fabrication and investigation of prototypical systems, both at the level of single-molecule devices, and of large-area polymer applications (LEDs, PVDs, ultrafast photonic switches).