Organized Events
The workshop “Material characterization and manipulation at the nano level” featured lectures on advanced microscopy techniques, including Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Scanning Microwave Microscopy (SMM). Participants gained insight into the challenges of nanoscale manipulation and the crucial role of these methods in studying carbon nanomaterial composites.
The four-day European Training Academy (EUTA) workshop provided hands-on training in preparing, writing, and implementing Horizon Europe projects. Experts shared practical insights into each stage of the process, while participants benefited from valuable guidance that also contributed to strengthening the GrInShield project proposal.
The summer school gathered 36 participants from seven countries and featured lectures by leading international experts and GrInShield team members. The program covered carbon-based nanomaterials, their production, modification, and applications in EMI shielding, complemented by hands-on training in advanced characterization techniques.
The training “Thin Film Deposition Techniques” introduced participants to carbon nanomaterials, their properties, and applications, with a focus on thin film synthesis and characterization. Hands-on sessions included electrochemical methods, conductivity testing, contact angle measurements, and atomic force microscopy.
The three-day training, “Object Manipulation at the Nanoscale Level,” focused on analyzing graphene-based composites produced at the Vinča Institute. Using advanced techniques, the team investigated their morphology and electrical properties, advancing GrInShield’s goal of developing efficient EMI shielding materials.
The workshop focused on polymer synthesis, characterization, and 3D printing. Participants gained both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with polymer processing, thermal and mechanical analysis, and additive manufacturing techniques. The hybrid event gathered 47 participants from 11 countries.
The two-day workshop, “Microwave Modelling & Characterization; Dielectric & Shielding Materials,” featured technical sessions and expert discussions, providing participants with both theoretical insight and practical exposure.
The program “Polymer Technology – Processing and Manufacturing” introduced key concepts of polymer processing, 3D printing, and rheology through lectures, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations, giving participants practical insight into the latest trends in polymer manufacturing.
The workshop “Synthesis of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials, Green Approaches, and Gamma Irradiation for Material Modification” highlighted advances in nanomaterial synthesis, sustainable development, and practical applications. Sessions covered graphene for sensors, life cycle assessment, cytotoxicity, antibacterial properties, acoustic technologies, and electromagnetic field studies.
The three-day “Hands-on Training for Investigating Electrical and Shielding Properties of Materials” provided practical experience in measuring shielding efficiency and characterizing carbon-based composites.
The training “Polymer Processing and Mechanical Characterization” combined lectures and hands-on sessions on polymer mechanical properties, impact testing, DMA analysis, and microscopy, providing practical experience for students and early-career researchers.
The last GrInShield Summer School on Nanocharacterization was a four-day program featuring 27 lectures, nine experimental sessions, and over 60 participants daily, making it one of the largest events of the GrInShield Twinning Project.