Actual Research Topics

Diffusion in Solids

  • In-situ tracer diffusion in solids with neutron reflectometry
  • Diffusion in anode and cathode materials for Li-ion batteries
  • Ion transport in polar oxides and oxide semiconductors

Kinetics in solids and at interfaces

  • Electrode processes in Li-ion batteries
  • Surface exchange at cerium oxide for syngas production
  • Resistance spot welding of aluminium alloys

Miscellaneous

  • Deposition of thin films by reactive ion-beam sputtering
  • Characterization of thin film electrodes for Li-ion batteries