
Welcome to our research group!
We explore the design and characterization of environmentally friendly perovskite materials, focusing on metal-free and lead-free 2D perovskites. Our work compares mechanosynthesis and solution-based processing to uncover how synthesis routes influence structure and function. We investigate the structural and optoelectronic properties of these materials, with a strong emphasis on their stimuli-responsive behavior, particularly their response to temperature, light, and pressure. Our goal is to understand and harness these properties for next-generation optoelectronic and sensing applications.
About Muscarella Lab
Welcome to our research group!
We explore the design and characterization of environmentally friendly perovskite materials, focusing on metal-free and lead-free 2D perovskites. Our work compares mechanosynthesis and solution-based processing to uncover how synthesis routes influence structure and function. We investigate the structural and optoelectronic properties of these materials, with a strong emphasis on their stimuli-responsive behavior, particularly their response to temperature, light, and pressure. Our goal is to understand and harness these properties for next-generation optoelectronic and sensing applications.
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Our Research Lines

Compositional engineering
We develop synthetic protocols to access new metal-free and lead-free 2D perovskites with tailored structures and optoelectronic properties. Read more

Solution-processed vs. mechanochemistry
We compare mechanochemical and solution-based synthesis routes to understand how processing affects the structure and properties of perovskite materials. Read more

Structure-optical properties correlation
We investigate how external stimuli such as light, temperature, and pressure influence the structural and optoelectronic responses of perovskite materials. Read more