Our research.
Mechanochemical synthesis of nanomaterialsUsing ball milling devices as our reactors we explore the controlled synthesis of metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles hybrids in the solid-state for advanced applications in catalysis and energy storage systems.
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Mechanochemically-induced phase transitionsWe study the phase transitions of molecular and ionic systems induced by mechanical milling. We aim to understand the key roles of mechanical action in the formation of defects and metastable highly reactive materials.
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Development of in-situ monitoring of solid-state reactionsWe develop experimental setups for a closer look at the mechanisms of mechanochemical transformations – UV-VIS and X-ray based techniques have enabled us to understand the steps of solid-state reaction under mechanical stress.
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And all this, aiming to unravel the true mechanisms of mechanochemical and mechanically-induced transformations. Are they truly different from solution chemistry and thermal reactions? Which are the key parameters for a controlled synthesis and/or transformation induced or triggered by mechanical energy?
COLLABORATIONS.
Prof. Liane Rossi - IQUSP, Brazil
Dr. Franziska Emmerling - BAM, Germany
Dr. Adam Michalchuk - BAM, Germany
Dr. Ana Buzanich, BAM, Germany
Prof. Liane Rossi - IQUSP, Brazil
Dr. Franziska Emmerling - BAM, Germany
Dr. Adam Michalchuk - BAM, Germany
Dr. Ana Buzanich, BAM, Germany