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c.trapalis@inn.demokritos.gr |
| Last update: 23/05/2023 | |
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Surname: |
Trapalis |
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Institution: |
National Centre for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology |
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Type of Institution: |
Research Center |
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ORCID number: |
0000-0002-2644-932X
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Google Scholar: |
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1sxqxO4AAAAJ&hl=en
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Country: |
Greece
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WEB address: |
https://www.demokritos.gr/ |
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Working groups of interest |
| - | WG1 - Advances in Porous Materials and Technologies | | - | WG3 - Energy | | - | WG4 - Environment |
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| Keywords |
| - | | Energy | | - | | Environment | | - | | Mesopores | | - | | Nanopores | | - | | Oxides | | - | | Porous Semiconductors | | - | | Technology |
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Research field (Free keywords) |
Nanotechnology, Photocatalysis, 2D Materials, g-C3N4, Carbon, Oxides, CO2 to Nanocarbons conversion, CO2 to Hydrocarbons conversion |
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Scientific expertise |
Research activities of Christos Trapalis are focused on nanoscience and nanotechnology for Environmental and Energy Applications. Christos has taught “Physical Chemistry”, “Technology of Polymers”, “Technology of Glass and Ceramics” (1994-2004). He has been elected Prof. of “Advanced Materials” at the Department of Products Design Engineering, AEGEAN University (2004-8), but decided to continue his research activities at NCSR Demokritos. Christos taught also “Physical Chemistry” (2009-14) and “Pollution Abatement Processes” (2017-2023) at Postgraduate Programmes of Hellenic Open University. During the last 15 years participated in more than 20 research programmes, coordinated more than 15 of them and raised for NCSR Demokritos more than 2,0 M€. Christos is reviewer of more than 40 scientific journals with more than 130 publications in peer reviewed journals, 7100 citations, 5 patents, and h-index 45. |
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Capabilities |
The “Nanofunctional and Nanocomposite Materials Laboratory” is focused on the development of nanostructured materials with targeted functionalities and properties for environmental and energy applications.
New research directions have been established including synthesis and characterization of oxide, metallic, dense and hollow nanoparticles, thin films and coatings, with functional (photocatalytic, hydrophilic, antibacterial, magnetic and etc) properties, as well as carbogenic nanostructures (carbon nanotubes, graphite, conductive polymers) and nanocomposite materials for various applications. Continuous effort is applied for development of new, chemistry based methods, for nanoparticles synthesis (sol-gel, hydrothermal treatment, pyrolytic methods etc).
The Electromagnetic radiation scattering and transmission phenomena of nanostructured and artificial materials from microwaves to optics are also subject of research.
Current interests include: Conversion of CO2 to high value added products; Graphene and 2D materials for supercapacitors; Graphene/polymer composites for tailoring O2 and H2O barrier properties; TiO2 and new photocatalytic materials; Semiconductor morphology control, doping, surface modification and composites’ synthesis for efficient photocatalysts; Applications in photocatalytic air pollutants’ degradation; H2 production from water splitting and CO2 to hydrocarbons reduction; Development of novel synthetic routes; surface modification for endowing materials with selected functionalities. |
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Relevant publications
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| “Two-dimensional PtSe2 coatings with antibacterial activity”, N. Todorova, N. Minev, V. Marinova, K. Buchkov, V. Videva, R. Todorov, C. Trapalis, Appl. Surf. Sci. 611, 155534 (IF-7.932). |
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| “Novel Torus Shaped g-C3N4 Photocatalysts”, I. Papailias, N. Todorova, T. Giannakopoulou, N. Ioannidis, P. Dallas, C. Trapalis, Appl.Catal. B: Environ, 268, (2020), 118733 (IF-14.229). |
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| “Electrodeposited Films of Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, and Their Mixtures for Supercapacitor Applications”, N. Bardi, T. Giannakopoulou, A. Vavouliotis, C. Trapalis, ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 3 (10), 10003-10013 (IF- 6.140). |
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Projects
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| “Nanocarbons from Green House Gasses of Cement Industry”-”CARBONGREEN” |
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| “Development of Potoactive Surfaces with Antibacterial and Antiviral Activity for Clean and Safe Environment”- “APOGEION” |
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