Our Research Profile

The primary goal of our research activities is to develop a detailed understanding of the composition of the materials' microstructure, which has been examined in order to correlate characteristic microstructures or defect structures with the resulting functional properties.

Insight into Selected Research Projects

Functionally Graded Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics

An innovative ZrB2-based, SiC fiber-reinforced ultra-high temperature ceramic, with MoSi2 and ZrSi2 as sintering additives, is emerging as a promising material that can withstand the extraordinarily harsh aerospace conditions during its application.

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(S)TEM Investigation of the Atomic Structure and Domain Morphology of Anti-Ferroelectric Ceramics

The LOEWE project "FLAME – Fermi Level Engineering of Antiferroelectric Materials for Energy Storage and Insulators" investigates how the properties of functional materials can be adjusted via their electronic structure.

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Pseudomorphic Conversion of Cellulose-based Papers into Functional Ceramic Papers

Ceramic papers are a comparatively young class of materials that combine characteristics of inorganic materials with the structure of interwoven fibers typical of cellulose papers. The properties resulting from this unique combination make them interesting for various applications as heat-resistant, sensory or catalytic materials.

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Domain Structure in Quenched Lead-free Ferroelectric Ceramics

The search for substitutes of lead-containing components in electronic applications because of their environmental and hazardous health impacts is the driving force behind current research on lead-free ferroelectric ceramic materials.

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Picture: Maximilian Trapp | H.-J. Kleebe

Ongoing Projects

Overview of our current research projects

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