Materials with self-healing capabilities have been in development for years and are used for a variety of useful applications that require stability and healing capabilities over time. Most of the existing materials are macroscopic materials based on complex and in some cases expensive external additions. In this project we are developing nanoparticles with a full inorganic composition in the form of Cs₂ZnX₄ (X= Cl, Br) that can perform healing at the microscopic level. These nanoparticles are semiconductors and can be used in a variety of different optoelectronic applications that require stability and durability over time at the atomic level. Moreover, these compositions are low-toxic and environmentally friendly, which makes it a promise in the field of semiconductors.

Project Responsible:  Ben Aizenshtein