Pioneering liquid exfoliation and nanoscale engineering to power the next generation of sustainable bioelectronic and energy systems.

The Boland Research Group at Dublin City University is dedicated to advancing the science and application of sustainable materials and next-generation electronic systems. We explore the interface between materials science, electronics, and sustainability, with a particular emphasis on the liquid-phase exfoliation, isolation, and characterisation of novel nanomaterials for applications spanning bioelectronic sensing, health monitoring, and emerging energy technologies.

Our mission is to create materials and devices that enhance human and environmental wellbeing while reducing ecological impact. By combining fundamental materials discovery with device-level innovation, we aim to enable a new generation of functional, scalable, and sustainable technologies that operate seamlessly across health and energy domains. We believe that advances in nanomaterials, from 2D layered systems to hybrid and bio-derived structures, will underpin transformative progress in wearable sensing, energy storage, and sustainable manufacturing.

Our research has been published in world-leading journals and featured widely across international media, reflecting both its scientific excellence and real-world relevance. Through close collaboration with clinicians, engineers, and industry partners, we translate laboratory discoveries into practical solutions that drive progress in health, energy, and sustainability.