Publications

Under Review

  1. M. Trevisani, A. Robles-Fernández, V. Lopes, H.T. Semini, V.E. Neubrand, M.R. Sepúlveda, P. Sánchez-Moreno, Y. Shin, D. Moon, G.H. Lee, F. Benfenati, M. Bramini, V. Castagnola, A. Capasso, “Biocompatible hydrogenated graphene interfaces promote axonal regeneration”. Small Structures
  2. S.S. Nemala, V. Lopes, P.D. Silva, R.S. Sampaio, S. Lauciello, R. Brescia, M.F. Montemor, H.J. Salavagione, A. Capasso, “Textile supercapacitors with nanocarbon–elastomer composite electrodes”. Diamond and Related Materials
  3. J. Cunha, S.S. Nemala, H. Yin, I. Çaha, V. Lopes, G. De Bellis, P. Ferreira, A. Capasso, "All-Nanocarbon Anodes with Fluorine-Free Formulation for Lithium-Ion Batteries". Carbon

    2026

  1. V. Lopes, Y. Bae, G. Araújo, A. Schulman, T. Abreu, A. Capasso, "Electrochemical metallization memristors: From bulk to 2D materials", Advanced Functional Materials (Accepted).
  2. N. Singh, S. S. Nemala, S. Raza, Z. Mao, C. Wang, P. Manasa, A. Capasso, Z. Wang, L. Shen, “Multifunctional superhydrophobic TiB2@ Ag composite-based fabric with broadband solar absorption for efficient anti-icing and photothermal de-icing”. Chemical Engineering Journal 539 (2026), 177047
  3. C. Grazianetti, L. Camilli, A. Capasso, J. Caridad, C. Martella, “2D Materials Beyond Graphene”. physica status solidi RRL 20 (3) (2026), e70138
  4. B. Silva, S.S. Nemala, S. Kaushik, P.D. Silva, L. Saini, M.B. Santos, B. Espiña, S. Marras, L.H. Yeh, G. Kalon, A. Capasso, "Sustainable MXene membranes for ion sieving and antibacterial water purification", Journal of Membrane Science 747 (2026) 125298.

    5. 2025

  5. G. Moreira, B. Silva, T. Abreu, S.S. Nemala, P. Alpuim, C. Rodrigues, S. Abalde-Cela, M. Xavier, F. De Boni, M. Prato, A. Capasso, "Substrate-dependent fluorination of graphene for advanced biointerfaces", ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 17 (43) (2025) 59934–59944.
  6. S.S. Nemala, B. Bernardino, R.M.R. Pinto, V. Lopes, P. Alpuim, I. Çaha, E. Sotgiu, M.A. Gómez-Fatou, J.F. Vega, H.J. Salavagione, A. Capasso, "Electrically conductive nanocarbon/elastomer composite inks for flexible and wearable strain sensing", Small (2025), e2406844.
  7. D. Biswabhusan, S.N. Paltasingh, C. Naman, S.S. Nemala, R. Aparna, S. Kaushik, A. Capasso, S. Kumar Nayak, L.H. Yeh, G. Kalon, "Interaction-Driven Giant Electrostatic Modulation of Ion Permeation in Atomically Small Capillaries", Nature Communications 16 (1) (2025) 8542.
  8. G. Araújo, V.C.A. Ficca, V. Lopes, E. Placidi, A. Capasso, "Interface Engineering of Chemical Vapor‐Deposited 2D MoSe2", physica status solidi RRL, (2025) 2500124.
  9. L. Hernández-Cubas, P. Sánchez-Moreno, A. Capasso, M. Lopez-Lopez, A. Moltó-Ramírez, N. Rodríguez, M. Bramini, C. Moraila-Martínez, "Laser-Induced Graphene Interfaces with Controlled Electrical Conductivity, Topography and Wettability for Biomedical Applications". ACS Applied Nano Materials 8 (51) (2025), 24610-24622.
  10. V. Lopes, T. Abreu, M. Abrantes, S.S. Nemala, F. De Boni, M. Prato, P. Alpuim, A. Capasso, "Graphene-based glucose sensors with an attomolar limit of detection". J. Am. Chem. Soc. 147 (2025) 13059–13070.
  11. S. Kaushik, L. Saini, S.S. Nemala, A. Capasso, L.H. Yeh, G. Kalon, "Can structure influence hydrovoltaic energy generation? Insights from metallic 1T' and semiconducting 2H phases of MoS2". Nanoscale 17 (2025), 3451-3459.
  12. Iago Moskowich Nogueira, INL and The University of A Coruña, "2D material-based memristors as interfaces for neuronal populations", Investigation Project, completed. Supervisor: Andrea Capasso.

    13. 2024

  13. R. Banavath, S.S. Nemala, R. Srivastava, A. Capasso, P. Bhargava, "Hybrid Graphene Nanoflakes for Simultaneous Multianalyte Detection via Electrochemical Sensing". Diamond and related materials 149 (2024), 111511.
  14. S.S. Nemala, J. Fernandes, G. Araujo, F. Cerqueira, E. Placidi, S. Marras, P. Alpuim, A.R. Ribeiro, F. Lebre, A. Capasso, "Eco-Friendly Production of 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene and Cytotoxicity Mitigation Toward Biomedical Applications". Adv. Mater. Interfaces (2024), 2400203.
  15. S.S. Nemala, J. Fernandes, J. Rodrigues, V. Lopes, R.M.R. Pinto, K.B. Vinayakumar, E. Placidi, G. De Bellis, P. Alpuim, R.S. Sampaio, M.F. Montemor, A. Capasso, "Sustainable graphene production for solution-processed micro-supercapacitors and multipurpose flexible electronics". Nano Energy 127 (2024) 109781.
  16. G. Faggio, G.G. Politano, N. Lisi, A. Capasso, G. Messina, "The structure of chemical vapor deposited graphene substrates for graphene-enhanced Raman spectroscopy". Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter 36 (2024), 195303.
  17. V. Lopes, G. Moreira, M. Bramini, A. Capasso, "The potential of graphene coatings as neural interfaces". Nanoscale Horizons 9 (2024), 384-406.
  18. Pedro Diogo Gonçalves Silva, INL and University of Minho (UM), "2D-material-based membranes for water treatment and osmotic power generation". MSc thesis, starting. Supervisors: Andrea Capasso, Pedro Alpuim (UM).
  19. Unai Alvarez Suarez, INL and The University of A Coruña, "Hybrid interface between memristors and neuronal networks", Investigation Project, completed. Supervisor: Andrea Capasso.
  20. Nuno Silva, INL and University of Minho (UM), "Textile based electrodes for electrochemical capacitors", MSc thesis, ongoing. Supervisors: Andrea Capasso, Antonio Paleo (UM).

    21. 2023

  21. J. Fernandes, J. Grzonka, G. Araújo, A. Schulman, V. Silva, J. Rodrigues, J. Santos, O. Bondarchuk, P. Ferreira, P. Alpuim, A. Capasso, "Bipolar Resistive Switching in 2D MoSe2 Grown by Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition". ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 16 (2024), 1767.
  22. M.J. Kim, G. Moreira, N. Lisi, N. Kim, W. Shim., G.H. Lee, A. Capasso, "Solvent-free transfer of monolayer graphene with recrystallized cyclododecane". Applied Physics Letters 123 (2023), 211602.
  23. E. Napolitani, M. Perego, A. Capasso, J. McCallum, "Doping at the Nanoscale: New Challenges and Advanced Applications", Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 167 (2023), 107755.
  24. R.M. Pinto, S.S. Nemala, M. Faraji, J. Fernandes, C. Ponte, G. De Bellis, A. Retolaza, K.B. Vinayakumar, A. Capasso, "Material jetting of carbon nano onions for printed electronics". Nanotechnology 34 (2023), 365710.
  25. S.S. Nemala, J. Fernandes, M.B. Santos, B. Espiña, P. Alpuim, A.G. Díez, S. Lanceros-Mendez, L. Saini, S. Kaushik, G. Kalon, A. Capasso, "Stable graphene membranes for selective ion transport and emerging contaminants removal in water". Advanced Functional Materials (2023), 2214889.
  26. B. Ricciardi, B. Mecheri, W. Silva Freitas, V.C.A. Ficca, E. Placidi, I. Gatto, A. Carbone, A. Capasso, Alessandra D'Epifanio, "Porous Iron-Nitrogen-Carbon electrocatalysts for Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells". ChemElectroChem 10 (2023), e202201115.
  27. M. Dieng, S.S. Nemala, P. Ni, I. Florea, P. Alpuim, A. Capasso, A. Yassar, F.Z. Bouanis, "Solution-Processed Functionalized Graphene Film Prepared by Vacuum Filtration for Flexible NO2 Sensors". Sensors 23 (2023), 1831.
  28. Tiago Abreu, INL and University of Minho, "Next-generation graphene-based biotechnologies", MSc thesis, completed. Supervisors: Andrea Capasso, Pedro Alpuim (UM).
  29. Beatriz Silva, INL and University of Minho, "Graphene-based membranes for nanofiltration", MSc thesis, ongoing. Supervisors: Andrea Capasso, Pedro Alpuim (UM).
  30. Mariem Messada, INL and University of Minho, "Nanomaterial composites for supercapacitors", PhD thesis, ongoing (collaborative support to the project @ INL). Supervisors: Andrea Capasso, Antonio Paleo (UM).

    31. 2022

  31. C.D. Liao, A. Capasso, T. Queirós, T. Domingues, F. Cerqueira, N. Nicoara, J. Borme, P. Freitas, P. Alpuim, "Optimizing PMMA solutions to suppress contamination in the transfer of CVD graphene for batch production", Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 13 (2022), 796-806.
  32. G. Faggio, R. Grillo, N. Lisi, F. Buonocore, R. Chierchia, M.J. Kim, G.H. Lee, A. Capasso, G. Messina, "Nanocrystalline graphene for ultrasensitive surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy", Applied Surface Science 599 (2022), 154035.
  33. J. Fernandes, J. Grzonka, J. Rodrigues, J. Santos, O. Bondarchuk, P. Ferreira, P. Alpuim, A. Capasso, "Understanding 2D MoSe2 grown by CVD", preprint DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1646934/v1.
  34. J. Rodrigues, J. Grzonka, J. Fernandes, J. Santos, O. Bondarchuk, P. Ferreira, P. Alpuim, A. Capasso, "Strain-modulated optical response in 2D MoSe2 made by Na-assisted CVD on glass". Applied Physics Letters 120 (2022), 213104.
  35. J. Fernandes, T. Queirós, J. Rodrigues, S.S. Nemala, A.P. LaGrow, E. Placidi, P. Alpuim, J.B. Nieder, A. Capasso, "Room-temperature emitters in wafer-scale few-layer hBN by atmospheric pressure CVD". FlatChem 33 (2022), 100366.
  36. J. Fernandes, S.S. Nemala, G. De Bellis, A. Capasso, "Green Solvents for the Liquid Phase Exfoliation Production of Graphene: The Promising Case of Cyrene". Frontiers in Chemistry, (2022), 10.
  37. Gabriel Moreira, INL and University of Minho, "Fluorination of Graphene for Controlled Wetting Properties and Improved Cell Adhesion", MSc thesis, completed. Supervisors: Andrea Capasso, Pedro Alpuim (UM).
  38. Guilherme Araújo, INL and University of Minho, "2D transition metal dichalcogenides growth on large scale by chemical vapor deposition", MSc thesis, completed. Supervisors: Andrea Capasso, Pedro Alpuim (UM).
  39. Vicente Lopes, INL and University of Minho, "Functional graphene-based coatings for contact lenses and glucose sensing", MSc thesis, completed. Supervisors: Andrea Capasso, Pedro Alpuim (UM).
  40. Hugo Vieira, INL and University of Minho, "Graphene-based substrates in neuronal regeneration: understanding its properties", Investigation Project, completed. Supervisors: Andrea Capasso, Pedro Alpuim (UM).

    41. 2021

  41. F. Buonocore, A. Capasso, M. Celino, N. Lisi, O. Pulci, "Tuning the Electronic Properties of Graphane via Hydroxylation: An Ab Initio Study". J. Phys. Chem. C 125, (2021), 16316-16323.
  42. B. Silva, J. Rodrigues, B. Sompalle, C.D. Liao, N. Nicoara, J. Borme, F. Cerqueira, M. Claro, S. Sadewasser, P. Alpuim, A. Capasso, "Efficient ReSe2 Photodetectors with CVD Single-Crystal Graphene Contacts". Nanomaterials 11, (2021), 1650.
  43. S. Tkachev, M. Monteiro, J. Santos, E. Placidi, M. Hassine, P. Marques, P. Ferreira, P. Alpuim, A. Capasso, "Environmentally-friendly graphene inks for touch screen sensors". Adv. Funct. Mater. 31 (2021), 2103287.
  44. J. Santos, M. Moschetta, J. Rodrigues, P. Alpuim, A. Capasso, "Interactions between 2D materials and living matter: A review on graphene and hexagonal boron nitride coatings". Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 9 (2021).
  45. M. Moschetta, J.Y. Lee, J. Rodrigues, A. Podestà, O. Varvicchio, J. Son, Y. Lee, K. Kim, G.H. Lee, F. Benfenati, M. Bramini, A. Capasso, "Hydrogenated Graphene Improves Neuronal Network Maturation and Excitatory Transmission". Advanced Biology 5 (2021), 2000177.
  46. A. Capasso, J. Rodrigues, M. Moschetta, F. Buonocore, G. Faggio, G. Messina, M.J. Kim, J. Kwon, E. Placidi, F. Benfenati, M. Bramini, G.H. Lee, N. Lisi, "Interactions between Primary Neurons and Graphene Films with Different Structure and Electrical Conductivity". Adv. Funct. Mater. (2020), 2005300.

    47. 2020

  47. A. Capasso, F. Muñoz-Rojas, B. Gupta, N. Motta, E. Placidi, "Double grain boundary configurations on graphite surfaces". Carbon 170 (2020), 630-635.
  48. H. Lee, J.H. Kim, M. Kim, J.Y. Lee, E. Ji, A. Capasso, H. Choi, G.H. Lee, "Highly flexible graphene-polydimethylsiloxane strain sensors with proximity-sensing capability". Materials Research Express 7 (2020), 045603.
  49. G. Faggio, G. Messina, C. Lofaro, N. Lisi, A. Capasso, "Recent Advancements on the CVD of Graphene on Copper from Ethanol Vapor". C - Journal of Carbon Research 6 (2020), 14.
  50. M.I. Ortiz-Torres, M. Fernández-Niño, J.C. Cruz, A. Capasso, F. Matteocci, E.J. Patiño, Y. Hernández, A.F. González Barrios, "Rational Design of Photo-Electrochemical Hybrid Devices Based on Graphene and Chlamydomonas reinhardtii Light-Harvesting Proteins". Scientific Reports 10 (2020), 1-11.
  51. S. Kang, D. Lee, J.H. Kim, A. Capasso, H.S. Kang, C. Lee, G.H. Lee, "Two-dimensional Materials for Electronic and Optoelectronic Applications: Potential and Challenge", 2D Materials 7 (2020), 022003.
  52. João Fernandes, INL and University of Minho, "Large-scale, controlled growth of two-dimensional materials by chemical", MSc thesis, completed. Supervisors: Andrea Capasso, Pedro Alpuim (UM).

    53. 2019

  53. M. Kim, J.H. Jeong, J.Y. Lee, A. Capasso, F. Bonaccorso, S.H. Kang, Y.K. Lee, G.H. Lee, "Highly Conducting and Mechanically Strong Graphene-PLA Composites for 3D Printing". ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 11 (2019), 11841-11848.
  54. A. Capasso, S. Bellani, A.L. Palma, L. Najafi, A.E. Del Rio, N. Curreli, L. Cinà, V. Miseikis, C. Coletti, G.Calogero, V. Pellegrini, A. Di Carlo, F. Bonaccorso, "CVD-graphene/graphene flakes dual-films as advanced semi-transparent counter electrodes in DSSCs", 2D Materials 6 (2019), 035007.
  55. G. Faggio, A. Gnisci, G. Messina, N. Lisi, A. Capasso, G.H. Lee, A. Armano, A. Sciortino, F. Messina, M. Cannas, F.M. Gelardi, E. Schilirò, F. Giannazzo, S. Agnello, "Carbon Dots Dispersed on Graphene/SiO2/Si: a Morphological Study". Phys. Status Solidi A (2019), 1800559.
  56. João Santos, INL and Istituto Superior Tecnico (IST) Lisbon, "Optimization of CVD growth conditions of atomically thin MoSe2 as photoresponsive material", MSc thesis, completed. Supervisors: Andrea Capasso, Susana Freitas (IST).

    57. 2018

  57. A. Gnisci, G. Faggio, L. Lancellotti, G. Messina, R. Carotenuto, E. Bobeico, P. Delli Veneri, A. Capasso, T. Dikonimos, N. Lisi, "Role of Graphene-Based Derivative as Interfacial Layer in Graphene/n-Si Schottky Barrier Solar Cells". Phys. Status Solidi A (2018), 1800555.
  58. A. Gnisci, G. Faggio, G. Messina, J. Kwon, J.Y. Lee, G.H. Lee, T. Dikonimos, N. Lisi, A. Capasso, "Ethanol-CVD Growth of Sub-mm Single-Crystal Graphene on Flat Cu Surfaces". J. Phys. Chem. C 122 (2018), 28830-28838.
  59. A. Gnisci, G. Faggio, G. Messina, L. Lancellotti, E. Bobeico, P. Delli Veneri, A. Capasso, T. Dikonimos, N. Lisi, "Graphene-Based Derivative as Interfacial Layer in Graphene/n-Si Schottky Barrier Solar Cells". Advances in Modelling and Analysis A 55 (2018), 144-150.
  60. S. Belviso, A. Capasso, E. Santoro, L. Najafi, F. Lelj, S. Superchi, D. Casarini, C. Villani, D. Spirito, S. Bellani, A.E. Del Rio, F. Bonaccorso, "Thioethyl-porphyrazine/Nanocarbon Hybrids for Photoinduced Electron Transfer". Adv. Funct. Mater. 28 (2018), 1705418.
  61. A.E. Del Rio Castillo, V. Pellegrini, H. Sun, J. Buha, D.A. Dinh, E. Lago, A. Ansaldo, A. Capasso, L. Manna, F. Bonaccorso, "Exfoliation of Few-Layer Black Phosphorus in Low Boiling Point Solvents and its Application in Li-ion Batteries". Chem. Mat. 30 (2018), 506-516.

    62. 2017

  62. F. Buonocore, A. Capasso, N. Lisi, "An ab initio study of hydroxylated graphane". J. Chem. Phys. 147 (2017) 104705.
  63. N. Lisi, T. Dikonimos, F. Buonocore, M. Pittori, R. Mazzaro, R. Rizzoli, S. Marras, A. Capasso, "Contamination-free graphene by chemical vapor deposition in quartz furnaces". Sci. Rep., 7 (2017) 9927.
  64. S. Bellani‎, L. Najafi, A. Capasso‎, A.E. Del Rio Castillo‎, M.R. Antognazza‎, F. Bonaccorso, "Few-layer MoS2 flakes as hole-selective layer for solution-processed hybrid organic hydrogen-evolving photocathodes". J. Mater. Chem. A 5 (2017), 4384-4396.

    65. 2016

  65. A. Capasso, L. Salamandra, G. Faggio, T. Dikonimos, F. Buonocore, V. Morandi, L. Ortolani, N. Lisi, "Chemical vapor deposited graphene-based derivative as high-performance hole selecting material for organic photovoltaics". ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 8 (2016), 23844-23853.
  66. A. Capasso, F. Matteocci, L. Najafi, M. Prato, J. Buha, L. Cinà, V. Pellegrini, A. Di Carlo, F. Bonaccorso, "Few-layer MoS2 flakes as active buffer layer for stable perovskite solar cells". Adv. Energy Mater. 6 (2016), 1600920.
  67. H. Sun, A.E. Del Rio Castillo, S. Monaco, A. Capasso, A. Ansaldo, M. Prato, D.A. Dinh, V. Pellegrini, B. Scrosati, L. Manna, F. Bonaccorso, "Binder-free graphene as advanced anode for lithium batteries". J. Mater. Chem. A 4 (2016), 6886-6895.
  68. L. Lancellotti, E. Bobeico, A. Capasso, E. Lago, P. Delli Veneri, E. Leoni, F. Buonocore, N. Lisi, "Combined effect of double antireflection coating and reversible molecular doping on performance of few-layer graphene/n-silicon Schottky barrier solar cells". Solar Energy 127 (2016), 198-205.

    69. 2015

  69. A. Capasso, T. Dikonimos, F. Sarto, A. Tamburrano, G. De Bellis, M.S. Sarto, G. Faggio, A. Malara, G. Messina, N. Lisi, "Nitrogen-doped graphene films from chemical vapor deposition of pyridine: influence of process parameters on the electrical and optical properties". Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 6 (2015), 2028-2038.
  70. A. Capasso, A.E. Del Rio Castillo, H. Sun, A. Ansaldo, V. Pellegrini, F. Bonaccorso, "Ink-jet printing of graphene for flexible electronics: An environmentally-friendly approach". Solid State Commun. 224 (2015), 53-63.

    71. 2014

  71. N. Lisi, F. Buonocore, T. Dikonimos, E. Leoni, G. Faggio, G. Messina, V. Morandi, L. Ortolani and A. Capasso, "Rapid and highly efficient growth of graphene on copper by chemical vapor deposition of ethanol". Thin Solid Films 571 (2014), 139-144.
  72. A. Capasso, M. De Francesco, E. Leoni, T. Dikonimos, F. Buonocore, L. Lancellotti, E. Bobeico, M.S. Sarto, A. Tamburrano, G. De Bellis, and N. Lisi, "Cyclododecane as support material for clean and facile transfer of large-area few-layer graphene". Appl. Phys. Lett. 105 (2014), 113101.
  73. F. Buonocore, A. Capasso and N. Lisi, "Interface of graphane with copper: a van der Waals density-functional study". Materials Research Express 1 (2014), 015608.
  74. A. Capasso, E. Placidi, H. Zhan, E. Perfetto, J.M. Bell, Y.T. Gu and N. Motta, "Graphene ripples generated by grain boundaries in Highly Ordered Pyrolytic Graphite". Carbon 68 (2014), 330-336.
  75. S. Santangelo, G. Messina, A. Malara, N. Lisi, T. Dikonimos, A. Capasso, L. Ortolani, V. Morandi and G. Faggio, "Taguchi optimized synthesis of graphene films by copper catalyzed ethanol decomposition". Diam. Relat. Mater. 41 (2014), 73-78.
  76. A. Capasso, L. Salamandra, A. Chou, A. Di Carlo and N. Motta, "Multi-wall carbon nanotubes coating of fluorine-doped tin oxide as electrode surface modifier for polymer solar cells". Sol. Energ. Mat. Sol. Cells 122 (2014), 297-302.

    77. 2013

  77. G. Faggio, A. Capasso, S. Santangelo, T. Dikonimos, S. Gagliardi, R. Giorgi, V. Morandi, L. Ortolani, G. Messina, N. Lisi, "High temperature growth of graphene films on copper foils by ethanol chemical vapour deposition". Journal of Physical Chemistry C 117 (2013), 21569-21576.
  78. L. Persichetti, A. Capasso, A. Sgarlata, A. Quatela, S. Kaciulis, A. Mezzi, M. Notarianni, N. Motta, M. Fanfoni, and A. Balzarotti, "Fabrication of SiGe rings and holes on Si(001) by flash annealing". Applied Surface Science 283 (2013), 813-819.
  79. F. Matteocci, G. Mincuzzi, F. Giordano, A. Capasso, E. Artuso, C. Barolo, G. Viscardi, T.M. Brown, A. Reale and A. Di Carlo, "Blocking Layer Optimization of poly(3-hexylthiopene) based Solid State Dye Sensitized Solar Cells”. Organic Electronics 14 (2013), 1882-1890.