Our research is placed at the interface between Materials Science, Surface Science und Nanotechnology. We are interested in materials that can potentially be used in micro- and nanoelectronics, sensors and actuators, for energy storage or catalysis. Some examples are:
- Graphene
- 2D Semiconductors
- High-entropy alloys
- Dielectric thin films
- ...
Using different methods we investigate various proerties of these materials and interfaces between them:
- Atomic structure and chemical composition
- Electronic states and band structure
- Phonons und plasmons
- Chemical and mechanical properties
In order to reach our goal we follow a strategy that is comprised of:
- Developmet of sythesis and preparation protocols
- Characterization with different state-of-the-art surface analytical tools
- Close collaboration with national and international partners