Nanotechnology Research Laboratories

The Institute of Applied Physics at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology focuses on experimental quantum optics, biophotonics, nanotechnology and 3D laser nanolithography. Research groups include Müller, Nienhaus, Schimmel and Wegener groups.

The Nanophotonics for Energy lab within the Institute of Microstructure Technology focuses on light-based energy conversion and on controlling and engineering the behavior of light on the nanoscale. Research areas include third generation photovoltaics, hybrid solar technologies, luminescent nanocrystals and materials for spectral conversion.

The Next Generation Photovoltaics division is led by Prof. Ulrich W. Paetzold and is connected with the Taskforce Perovskite Photovoltaics at KIT. Research groups include advanced optics and materials for next-generation photovoltaics, advanced perovskite tandem, large-scale surface structuring and thermal evaporation processes for perovskite solar cells.

The Printed Electronics and Photonics group at the Institute of Microstructure Technology is led by Prof. Uli Lemmer. Research groups include Printed Materials and Systems, Printed Nanosystems and Thin Film Technology.

The Smart Nano and Microsystems lab at the Institute of Microstructure Technology is led by Prof. Hendrik Hölscher. Research groups include biomimetic surfaces and scanning probe technologies as well as mold inserts and electroplating.

The Nanostructure Service Laboratory (NSL) is a service-oriented facility within the Center for Functional Nanostructures. It provides access to advanced technological infrastructure for the fabrication and analysis of nanostructures and nanodevices.

This virtual centre of expertise brings together leading edge academic research and expertise in applied materials chemistry at the universities of Bolton, Liverpool, Manchester and the molecular modelling capabilities of the Science and Technology Facilities Council at Daresbury, all in the UK. KCMC aims to drive industrial growth for the UK chemistry-using industries through the coordination, development and exploitation of leading edge materials chemistry research.

Major research topics are Optical Properties of Mesoscopic Particles; Fabrication and Characterization of Novel Carbonaceous Nano-Materials; Surface Plasmon and Near-Field Optics; and Optical Waveguides and Other Photonic Devices

The center conducts nanotechnology-based research on high-energy and high-power rechargeable batteries, including redox-flow and lithium battery systems.

The group uses polymeric templating, electrospinning, nanomaterials synthetic techniques to explore novel and versatile synthesis routes for producing multi-dimensional nanostructures and various metallic, metal-oxide nanomaterials and nanoinks optimized for applications to energy, environment, and nanoelectronics.

The group's research focuses on condensed-matter physics and materials chemistry of metal phosphates and oxides, and materials design and synthesis for advanced lithium batteries, covering atomic-scale characterization with HREM and STEM, and nanostructure control of materials interfaces.

The group conducts research on bioinspired materials relevant for energy-related nanomaterials.

The center develops laser and nanomaterial processing technologies and printable functional materials for next-generation three-dimensional and flexible displays.

The group is interested in enhancing device performances by using novel nanotechnologies. They are studying new self-assembly materials forming sub-10 nm nanostructures based on polymers and nanoparticles. Their novel self-assembling systems aim for much superior precision, reliability, and reproducibility that are adequate for large-scale manufacturing of nanoscale devices. Applications include sub-10 nm lithography, information storage devices and energy storage/capture devices.

The group works on nanopatterning and molecular self-assembly and on two-dimensional materials such as graphene and MXene for gas sensors, catalysis and membranes.

The group studies block-copolymer self-assembly and nanolithography, carbon nanotubes and graphene, and their application to nanopatterning and to energy and electronic devices.

A public nanotechnology institute providing nano-device and compound-semiconductor research, fabrication services and shared equipment under the Korean Nanotechnology Development Promotion Act.

The division develops nano-convergence manufacturing technologies, including nanoimprint and nanolithography, large-area nanopatterning, and ultra-precision nano-fabrication for devices, displays and optical components.

Develops biomaterials and biomedical technologies including inorganic nanomaterials, nanozymes, soft bioelectronics and biodegradable metals.

Researches biomolecular recognition and nanoparticle-based platforms for targeted drug delivery and diagnostics.

Conducts research on quantum computing, quantum communication and nanoscale quantum sensing based on quantum optics and solid-state point defects such as the diamond nitrogen-vacancy center.

Develops high-performance electronic materials and next-generation devices based on organic, inorganic and organic-inorganic hybrid materials.

Researches advanced materials with extreme properties, including two-dimensional materials, catalytic materials and functional optical materials for energy, display and space applications.

Operates a shared micro and nanofabrication facility supporting process development, prototyping and commercialization for academic and industrial researchers.

Develops nanomaterials and nanostructures such as quantum dots, nanowires and photonic crystals, together with plasmonics and nano-optics for next-generation optical devices.