SEMICONDUCTORS & PIGMENTS
Our unique approach to semiconductors is to explore heteroanionic materials. With at least two different anion species these compounds offer a novel class of semiconductors that can be tuned for eco-friendly pigments and technological devices.
CRITICAL MATERIALS
Critical elements – such as rare earth metals – are crucial for modern technologies such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and defense. We are interested in developing processes and materials towards environmentally friendly separation and recovery of critical elements.
SYNTHESIS & STRUCTURE
We are equipped to explore synthesis of novel solid-state materials, which requires techniques and equipment beyond synthesis of molecules. Equipped with X-ray diffraction and access to beamlines at national abs, we investigate structure at all length scales with external stimuli and chemical pressure to understand structure-property relationships.
NATIONAL FACILITIES
We perform cutting-edge scattering experiments at synchrotron and neutron sources to explore crystal structures under variable external conditions (temperature, pressure) and chemical pressure (elemental substitution).