The main focus of the group is the development of protocols for microwave-assisted synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles.

Microwaves interact directly with the species in the reaction medium promoting an internal and homogeneous heating. This interaction is species-specific, which promotes the occurrence of so-called thermal and non-thermal microwave effects.

These effects result in high heating rates, reduced reaction time, and energy consumption. In addition, the thermal and non-thermal effects impact the adsorption capacity of nuclei formed during synthesis and, consequently, the growth mechanism of nanoparticles.

Therefore, it becomes fundamental to correlate the conditions of microwave-assisted synthesis and the properties of the resulting materials. Since these properties are distinct from those observed when a conventional heating method is employed.