Advanced Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials – Jan Macák

Nanomaterials with low dimensions (100 nm and below) for applications in power engineering, biology and catalysis.

The main objective of the research is a synthesis of new low dimensional structures, such as nanotubes, nanolayers, nanofibers, by various means. It includes also the necessary investigation of the structure-property relationship of these materials. The most promising materials are explored in various fields, such as photovoltaics, catalysis, batteries, etc. together with cooperating partners.

Self-organized valve metal oxide nanostructures by electrochemical anodization

• development of novel tubular shapes and morpologies
• investigation of various Ti and Ti-based substrates for nanotube synthesis
• improvement of the tube ordering towards ideal hexagonal ordering
• understanding their structure/properties/application relationship

Atomic layer Deposition of Various funcitonal coatings

• functionalization of nanomaterials by secondary materials
• development of new precursors and processes for new advanced coatings
• realization of complete functional devices

Inorganic and polymeric nanofibers and microfibers

• new formulations of solutions for inorganic fibers by centrifugal spinning and electrospinning
• synthesis vs. calcination vs. property relationship
• evaluation of the potential for various applications