Research at the Department of Interface Science

The synthesis of nanostructures with well-defined morphological properties, tunable via controlled surface modification techniques (e.g. plasma treatment). more

The investigation of the mechanisms underlying the electrocatalytic performance of nanostructures and thin films, in order to improve their reactivity and selectivity for desired products by tuning their structure including type and defect density, electronic properties and composition. more

The study of chemical state, composition and structure-reactivity correlations in thermal catalysis processes under realistic operando reaction conditions. In particular, we study systematically the effect of environmental conditions, surface adsorbates and support properties on the morphology, chemical state and electronic properties of nanoscale heterogeneous catalyst systems under realistic reaction conditions. more

The development of state-of-the-art environmental microscopic and spectroscopic techniques to investigate the dynamical behavior of catalysts in liquid and gaseous environments under realistic working conditions. These studies allow us to establish the relationship between catalyst structure and catalytic function.