Advanced Materials Department (K9) JSI

Advanced Materials Department is a part of acknowledged public research institute Jožef Stefan Institute, based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. We investigate novel materials through an understanding of the mutual dependence of their structural, microstructural and functional characteristics. The application of our research is used in development of new, efficient and environmental friendly materials, mainly for area of energy conversion, electronics, medicine and construction. Modern technologies, enabling the synthesis of materials with atomic- and microscale precision, are used to prepare pre-designed structural 3D materials, thin films and nanoparticles with the desired crystal structure, chemical composition, microstructure and morphology. Our research is focused on following specific studies: o Electronics: Oxide-semiconductor integration Heterostructures for piezoelectric applications and energy storage o Energy conversion: Nanoparticles and thin films for photoelectrochemical water splitting Advanced thermal-isolation materials o Medicine: Novel antimicrobial nanotechnologies Organic piezoelectric biomaterials