Fundamental studies: The materials are structurally andfunctionally characterized by a range of state-of-the-art techniques, includingspectroscopy (transient PL, CIMPS/EIS, DETPM, IR/RAMAN/DRS, UPS/XPS,solid-state NMR), microscopy (SEM, TEM, AFM), diffraction (WAXS/SAXS) andothers (BET/BJH, TGA, DSC, chemisorption). The group is particularly interestedin designingmodel systems uncover reaction mechanisms, early-stage deactivation, adsorption/diffusionkinetics and charge/energy transfer dynamics at solid-solid, solid-liquid andsolid-gas interfaces, for which we are developing unique in-situtechniques.

Applied studies: The materials aretested and evaluated for application related to sustainable energy(e.g. hydrogen production, solar-to-fuel conversion, energy storage, and solarbatteries), environment (e.g. water purification, CO₂ reduction,and sensors) and medicine (e.g. bioactive glasses, photooxidation, antibacterial coatings). We manufacture devices, conduct long-time performancetests, design specialized reactors and contribute to metrology developmentthrough parametrization and modelling.