Functional oxides and nanostructured materials play a key role in modern society, while usually small in volume. Future perspectives include large-scale applications in environmental protection, energy management, information and communication technology and in medicine. Well-known technologies such as paints, textiles, mobile phones and drug delivery can be improved by applying our knowledge.

The Functional Ceramics and Nanomaterials Group offers research related to synthesis and applications of inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.

Coatings

• Corrosion protection by oxides and nanosized capsules
• UV, wear and scratch resistance
• Anti-soiling, anti-icing, anti-fouling
• Heat and light reflecting/absorbing
• Paints and coatings with reduced VOC content

Thin and thick films

• Photovoltaics
• Microsystems (MEMS)  
• Electro-optical systems
• Micro fuel cells

Nanocapsules and nanoparticles

• Controlled release and drug delivery
• Photocatalysis
• Modification of polymers

Surface modification

• Functionalization
• Protection

Membranes

• Hybrid membranes
• Fish oil refinement