The studies of the LEDNA laboratory are focused on five main projects:

• Synthesis of various nanoparticles by laser pyrolysis (Si, Si@C, oxides, carbides,…),
• Synthesis of carbon nanostructures by CCVD (vertically aligned carbon nanotubes, graphene),
• Synthesis of gold nanoparticles for plasmonics
• Nanostructured electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction (fuel cells),
• Chemical sensors based on materials containing functionalized and size-controlled nanopores.

Finally, to address social issues on the risks associated with engineered nano-objects, the group has invested heavily in the study of the toxicological effects of nano-objects.