Nicolas Peter

Nicolas Peter

Forschungsthemen

Materials Research, Electron Microscopy, In situ, Micro-/nanomechanics, Materials Interfaces, Multilayered thin films, Architectured, multifunctional materials, Rapid material discovery using combinatoric material libraries, Grain boundaries

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Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße
52428 Jülich

Institute of Energy Materials and Devices (IMD)

Werkstoffstruktur und -eigenschaften (IMD-1)

Gebäude 05.1 / Raum 103

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Junior Research Group Leader "Materials Interfaces"

Nearly all materials we encounter in everyday life contain interfaces, which often play a pivotal role in determining their properties. A deep understanding of how these interfaces are structured at the nano- and atomic scale, and how they can be modified, enables precise manipulation of material properties and the creation of novel, custom-tailored materials.

Our research primarily employs advanced and in situ electron microscopy to directly observe and analyze interface-driven behaviors in materials under a variety of conditions - ranging from ambient environments to elevated temperatures, applied mechanical loads, electrical stimuli, reactive atmospheres, or combinations of these factors. We are particularly focused on grain boundaries, exploring their atomic structure, segregation behavior, and their influence on material properties and functionality. By utilizing thin films, we investigate phase boundaries in (multi)layered systems, creating combinatorial material libraries that span large compositional ranges for rapid and efficient material discovery. Additionally, we employ stereolithography-based 3D printing to design architectured materials, or metamaterials, enabling the development of multifunctional materials with unprecedented properties.

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Letzte Änderung: 01.10.2024