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Research interests
I develop novel concepts for Solar Energy technologies, related with the application of Nanophotonics and Quantum Nanostructures in Solar Cells, with the main aim of increasing their Photovoltaic efficiency and with the additional potential of: lowering their cost and weight, improving their mechanical flexibility and long-term stability.
Recently, I have also been advancing the field of Renewable Fuels (Artificial Photosynthesis) as a means of storing solar energy while also closing the carbon cycle via CO2 reutilization.
Education/Academic qualification
Photovoltaics, Doctorate, Development of near-field nano-photonic structures for localized light enhancement in intermediate band solar cells, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
15 Feb 2008 → 15 Jun 2012
Award Date: 30 Jun 2012
Applied Physics, Master, Brownian Dynamics Simulations of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Separation by Type using Dielectrophoresis , Rice University
2005 → 2008
Award Date: 10 Dec 2007
Physics and Eng., Master, Licenciatura degree in Physics and Technological Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico
Award Date: 20 Jul 2005
External positions
Marie Curie Post-Doc Fellow, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
25 Sept 2012 → 25 Sept 2014
PhD student
15 Feb 2008 → 30 Jun 2012
Keywords
- QC Physics
- Photovoltaics
- Photonics
- Nanotechnology
- Solar Energy
- Quantum Physics
- BIPV
- Solar Fuels
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MXene-Enhanced Nanoscale Photoconduction in Perovskite Solar Cells Revealed by Conductive Atomic Force Microscopy
Panigrahi, S., Jana, S., Calmeiro, T., Fortunato, E., Mendes, M. J. & Martins, R., 10 Jan 2024, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 16, 1, p. 1930-1940 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Solar fuels design: Porous cathodes modeling for electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction in aqueous electrolytes
S. Fernandes, I., Antunes, D., Martins, R., Mendes, M. J. & Reis-Machado, A. S., 29 Feb 2024, In: Heliyon. 10, 4, 16 p., e26442.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Surface modification of halide perovskite using EDTA-complexed SnO2 as electron transport layer in high performance solar cells
Marques, N., Jana, S., Mendes, M. J., Águas, H., Martins, R. & Panigrahi, S., 17 Apr 2024, In: RSC Advances. 14, 18, p. 12397-12406 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optically-Boosted Planar IBC Solar Cells with Electrically-Harmless Photonic Nanocoatings
Santos, I. M., Alexandre, M., Mihailetchi, V. D., Silva, J. A., Mateus, T., Mouquinho, A., Boane, J., Vicente, A. T., Nunes, D., Menda, U. D., Águas, H., Fortunato, E., Martins, R. & Mendes, M. J., 7 Aug 2023, In: Advanced Optical Materials. 11, 15, 11 p., 2300276.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Parylene-Sealed Perovskite Nanocrystals Down-Shifting Layer for Luminescent Spectral Matching in Thin Film Photovoltaics
Pinheiro, A., Ruivo, A., Rocha, J., Ferro, M., Pinto, J. V., Deuermeier, J., Mateus, T., Santa, A., Mendes, M. J., Martins, R., Gago, S., Laia, C. A. T. & Águas, H., 3 Jan 2023, In: Nanomaterials. 13, 1, 15 p., 210.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Citations (Scopus)64 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Article in top 10 of Journal of Materials Chemistry C
Mendes, Manuel João de Moura Dias (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Other distinction
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Bolsa de Pós-Doutoramento (BPD – Post-doc Fellowship)
Mendes, Manuel João de Moura Dias (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Cover article featured in Editorial Highlights of Nature journal
Mendes, Manuel João de Moura Dias (Recipient), Nov 2021
Prize: National/international honour
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FEMS Communication Award for Excellence in Materials Science & Engineering
Mendes, Manuel João de Moura Dias (Recipient), Jul 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Honourable Mention of APREN due to Master thesis in top-3 of Energy
Mendes, Manuel João de Moura Dias (Recipient), Nov 2019
Prize: National/international honour
Activities
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Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia (FCT) (Organisational unit)
Manuel João Dias Mendes (Member)
May 2021 → Jul 2021Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Fotovoltaico enaltecido com Fotónica: Desvendando Novos Horizontes para a Energia Solar
Manuel João Dias Mendes (Invited speaker)
Jan 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Renewable Energies Forum - Materiais no Ambiente
Manuel João Dias Mendes (Chair)
May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Photonic-boosted perovskite solar cells
Manuel João Dias Mendes (Speaker)
Jun 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Clean and Intelligent Energy from the Sun - New forms of production, storage and application
Manuel João Dias Mendes (Invited speaker)
Oct 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk