Nanomaterials
Lab
The Nanomaterials Laboratory at Universidad de los Andes is dedicated to the design, synthesis, and characterization of low-dimensional materials, with a particular focus on graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides obtained through liquid-phase exfoliation.
A central goal of the laboratory is to translate fundamental insights into technological applications, particularly in energy generation and harvesting, as well as next-generation electronic and sensing devices.
Research Areas
Liquid-Phase Exfoliation

Quantum Phenomena

We study how quantum effects and collective behavior emerge in low-dimensional systems, with a focus on their magnetic and optical properties. By understanding how interactions at the nanoscale shape material behavior, we aim to harness these phenomena for applications in advanced electronic, photonic, and sensing technologies.
Energy Applications

We explore the use of nanomaterials for energy generation and harvesting, including thermoelectric and optoelectronic systems. By tailoring material properties at the nanoscale, we aim to enhance efficiency and enable new approaches to sustainable energy technologies.
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We Have Years of Experience in Graphene Research
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2008
Professor Yenny Hernandez developed the liquid-phase exfoliation method for graphene during her PhD studies at Trinity College Dublin.
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2010
Professor Yenny Hernandez further advanced electrochemical exfoliation methods at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research.
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2017
At the Nanomaterials Lab of Universidad de los Andes, thermoelectric properties in graphene-based thin films were identified, enabling new possibilities for energy conversion applications.
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2024
Patent application submitted for technologies based on the thermoelectric properties of graphene films.






