New FS-NL publications as DESY Highlights
Dynamics of water molecules on a titanium dioxide surface and a proof that solvent affects structure of nano-coatings
Our colleagues Michael Wagstaffe and Esko Erik Beck have published two articles which have been mentioned both in the DESY HIghlights section.
Together with various colleagues and cooperation partners Mike took a look at the dynamics of water molecules and discovered an 'electronic movie'. Their findings show how the activity of the photoactive surface is determined by ultrafast interfacial hole transfer from TiO2 to adsorbed water. A detailed understanding of the hydrogen bonding of molecules on a surface as well as their complex reaction pathways are crucial for further developments of photocatalysts.
Erik in a cooperation centered around the SFB 986 dealt with the question how to improve the process which allows material to grow in a well-ordered manner by different solvents and/or by heating. With spin-coating, material is built up layer by layer and can therefore be made to be particularly hard, for example. Making artificial dental enamel could be conceivable.”
Take a look at the overview of Mike's and Erik's articles on the DESY highlight section or check out Mike's article and Erik's article directly.
Group Retreat in the Lüneburger Heide
After a pandemic related break of three years our group kick-off meeting took place in Bad Bevensen. In the beginning of March 2023 we met at the GSI for three days of talks and lively discussions.
Innovative ideas for the energy carrier of the future
An innovative approach could turn nanoparticles into simple reservoirs for storing hydrogen. An article on how and which possibilities this is offering has been published in Winter 2021. For more information, click here or read the article.
Single Alloy Nanoparticle X-Ray Imaging during a Catalytic Reaction
Unprecedented view of a single catalyst nanoparticle at work
After the publication of their groundbreaking article on how the chemical composition of the surface changes under catalytic reaction conditions in Science Advances some of the authors gathered to celebrate. For more information go to the article in Science Advances or look here.
CORAERO project: stopping viruses spreading
The NanoLab represented by Heshmat Noei is participating in a Helmholtz Association project to overcome the Covid-19-pandemic within the project CORAERO - "Airborne Transmission of SARS Coronavirus - From Fundamental Science to Efficient Air Cleaning Systems". CORAERO focuses on researching and preventing virus transmission through aerosols and droplets. Click here for more information on this project.
NFFA-Europe will become PILOT for new schemes of Research Infrastructure: NEP (NFFA-Europe-Pilot) in Spring 2021
In the past the DESY NanoLab has succesfully participated in the European research project nanoscience foundries and fine analysis (NFFA) which succesful links the unique competences of specialized academic laboratories with the larger national and international institutes and the combined usage of the large scale analytical facilities. We are happy to announce that NFFA-NEP, a follow-up pilot project, has been approved in which the DESY NanoLab will also join and support international research with its team and facilities.
In addition in May as well as in June 2020 Alexander Meinhardt and Erik Beck have successfully defended their Master thesis' - in a virtual seminar too.
We wish them best of luck and success for the future and their next professional steps likewise.