Research

The Multifunctional Materials Laboratory has broad expertise in materials chemistry and nanoparticle research. In particular, we specialize in the development of wet chemical synthesis routes to inorganic nanoparticles with a wide range of properties. However, our research topics are broad and include the following topics:

- Development of synthesis strategies to inorganic functional (nano-) materials
- Surface functionalization and processing of (nano-) particles into colloidal dispersions
- Nanoparticle-based aerogels and study of their photocatalytic properties
- Development of photoreactors
- Design and fabrication of transparent, degradable and/or stretchable batteries
- Synthesis of poly(phenylene methylene) derivatives and study of their anticorrosion properties
- Luminescent nanoparticles and study of the optical properties
- external pageSynthesis of copper-impregnated cellulose fibers and their processing into heatable fabrics

Accordingly, our competencies and the infrastructure at our disposal lie in the following areas:

- Liquid-phase synthesis of inorganic materials
- Solvothermal processing and microwave chemistry
- Surface-functionalization, self-assembly and processing of particles
- Characterization of inorganic materials
- Thin films, aerogels, foams and organic-inorganic nanocomposites
- Battery assembly and testing
- Gas-phase photocatalysis
- Optical characterization of luminescent materials