The laboratory focuses on the design, synthesis and testing of nanomaterials, nanocomposites and advanced materials used as catalysts, photocatalysts and sorbents; membranes and filters for gas and water separation and purification in environmental technologies; coatings and antimicrobial surfaces; nanocomposites for biomedical applications; and membranes for hydrogen management.

Keywords

• polymer membranes
• photocatalytic and sorption nanomaterials
• electrospinning
• carbon-based hybrid nanostructures
• antimicrobial materials
• surface-modified silicate nanocomposites

Research Area

Materials for Energy and Environmental Technologies

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The Materials and Environmental Laboratory focuses on the development of new carbon-based and metal-compound materials using materials chemistry, advanced surface deposition techniques and atomic-scale engineering. Low-dimensional materials (2D, 1D and 0D) are developed using computational design, enabling precise control of their structural and physicochemical properties at the level of individual atoms. The resulting technologies are applied in solar energy conversion, solar cells, photochemical hydrogen production, energy storage, heterogeneous catalysis, water treatment and biomedicine.

Keywords

• 2D materials
• heterogeneous catalysis
• solar energy
• water treatment
• atomic-scale engineering
• biomedicine

Research Area

Materials for Energy and Environmental Technologies

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The laboratory focuses on the development of new technologies for nanoparticles and nanostructures with specific properties, as well as on the nanoscale modification of material surface properties. The research employs advanced characterisation tools and computational methods to model and simulate the behaviour of nanomaterials and predict their properties. The laboratory’s technologies are focused on materials for energy and environmental applications, with particular emphasis on material safety, sustainability and recyclability.

Keywords

• nanoparticles and nanostructures
• surface properties
• energy storage
• sustainable materials
• recycling

Research Area

Materials for Energy and Environmental Technologies

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The laboratory offers specialised services and research capabilities across a range of areas, tailored to the specific needs and requirements of external clients, including selected chemical analyses performed using accredited procedures. It provides expert knowledge and consultancy services in specialised fields such as materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering and biotechnology. The laboratory also supports industrial partners in the development of prototypes and test models for new products and technologies. In addition, it facilitates the transfer of technologies and know-how from the laboratory to external partners, including licensing agreements and collaborative projects.

Keywords

• technology and services
• analytical activities
• materials consultancy
• technology transfer to industry

Research Area

Materials for Energy and Environmental Technologies

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The research group conducts pioneering research in electron-beam-enabled manufacturing (EBEAM). We focus on fundamentally advancing the fabrication of materials at the nanoscale using state-of-the-art electron microscopy techniques, including SEM and TEM. Our work aims to develop advanced in situ control and monitoring systems, pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing at the atomic and nanometre scales.

Our goal is to understand the fundamental scientific principles underlying this emerging technology. With a strong emphasis on practical applications, we investigate the synthesis of 2D materials and precisely fabricated structures for a wide range of fields, including electronics, renewable energy, catalysis and other advanced technologies.

Keywords

• nanomaterials
• electron-beam manufacturing
• advanced microscopy
• additive manufacturing
• in situ characterisation

Research Area

Materials for Energy and Environmental Technologies

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