The focus of our research is directed towards the development of wet-chemistry routes to multifunctional (magnetic)inorganic and hybrid nanomaterials.
The basic ingredients are various types of nanoparticles that are physically or chemically coupled. Examples are magnetic catalysts, magneto-optic and magneto-electric (nano)composites. Nanoparticles are incorporated into various bulk matrices through a careful design of their surface chemistry to make magneto-optic polymers and ferromagnetic liquid crystals. An alternative approach is the synthesis of core-shell nanoparticles, for example, exchange-coupled bi-magnetic nanoparticles, and the synthesis of Janus nanoparticles.
Our research areas
Hybrids and Liquid Ferroics
Hybrid and Liquid Ferroics Group develops nanostructured materials by combining inorganic nanocrystals with organic molecules for advanced functional applications.
Read moreMagnetic Nanorobotics and Bionanomaterials
The Magnetic Nanorobotics and Biomaterials Group synthesizes functional nanoparticles to develop magnetically actuated nanorobots for advanced biomedical applications.
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Catalysts
The Magnetic Catalysis Group develops and studies catalysts whose envisioned applications exploit their intrinsic magnetic properties. Particular emphasis is placed on the electrification of chemical conversions via magnetic heating.
Read moreNanostructural Characterisation
The Nanostructural Characterization Group investigates the structural, chemical, magnetic, and electronic properties of advanced materials using state-of-the-art characterization techniques.
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