Chair of Inorganic Chemistry II
The Chair of Inorganic Chemistry II focuses on novel inorganic solid-state and materials chemistry. Classical high-temperature methods are used for the synthesis of materials with exotic properties, e.g., frustrated magnetism or topologically non-trivial states. Furthermore, innovative procedures, such as chemistry in ionic liquids and microwave-assisted syntheses, are developed for an increasingly resource and energy efficient chemistry.
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© Maximilian Knies
Inorganic Solid State and Materials Chemistry
The chair concentrates on the preparation and characterization of novel inorganic solids and materials. Compounds raising scientific interest due to extraordinary physical properties or bonding situations are in the main focus. A broad spectra of innovative synthetic approaches are investigated to access new materials, grow crystals and determine their crystal structure. Current research interests is focused on four areas:
- Energy efficient low-temperature synthesis of intermetallic compounds
- Innovative material concepts for nano- and molecular electronics
- “Exotic novelties” with extraordinary or unexpected properties
- Investigation and delamination of 2D-materials
The chair offers teaching of elementary inorganic chemistry courses as well as advanced courses of inorganic solid state chemistry and crystallography.