Research Topics
Micrograph: Licklederer Surface chemistry and preparative methodsWe develop molecular surface chemistry towards novel atomic layer deposition (ALD) reactions and processes, we combine it with electrochemical techniques to create original, complex nanostructures with well-defined geometry and tunable structural parameters. Adv. Mater. Interfaces 2020, 7, 2001493 |
Electrode surfaces
ChemElectroChem cover (RSC) We investigate systematically how increases in the specific surface area of a nanoporous electrode are reflected in the current density. Sust. Energy & Fuels 2021, 5, 478-485 |
Photovoltaics
Micrograph: Minguez Bacho We study how the efficiency of ‘extremely thin absorber’ (ETA) solar cells is affected by the thickness of the light absorbing layer and the other geometric parameters of the nanostructured semiconductor junction. Small 2021, 2100487 |
Magnetism
Image: Bochmann We create ordered arrays of elongated magnetic nanostructures for data storage application. By introducing structural irregularities along the axis of the structures, we aim to be able to store, read and write many bits of information per object. Appl. Phys. Lett. 2021, accepted We are involved in organizing the International Workshop on Magnetic Nanowires and Tubes in 2021. |
Battery materials
Nanoscale Advances cover (RSC) We apply our nanostructuring methods to the generation of lithium ion battery materials in which short ion transport distances within the solid and a high degree of porosity allow for fast charge and discharge, non-destructive volume changes, and high durability. Nanoscale Adv. 2020, 2, 1417-1426 |