Speaker
Dr
Ezzeldin Metwalli
(TU München)
Description
Soft materials are characterized by both, complexity and flexibility, where structure is often defined in terms of time scales. In particular, the spontaneous association (self-assembly) process of their molecules into a 3-D geometry can be expanded to the control of more complex nanometer-scale functional systems. Areas of interest encompass phase separation and self-assembly of block copolymers and metal-polymer nanocomposites in thin film geometry, as well as nanomaterials for energy related applications. Some examples of thermodynamic and kinetic driven interfacial self-assembly processes will be discussed. Structural/property investigations using a diverse range of experimental techniques such as small- and wide angle X-ray/neutron scattering methods, electron and atomic force microscopy, as well as optical, electrical and magnetic analyses will be presented.
Primary author
Dr
Ezzeldin Metwalli
(TU München)
