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

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