In 2020 the Chair of Biogenic Functional Materials was created at the Technical University of Munich in Campus Straubing under the lead of Prof. Dr. Rubén D. Costa. We conduct research going from the design and preparation of biogenic and sustainable active materials to the fabrication and optimization of energy-related (lighting and photovoltaic) technologies. This is rounded by our expertise in electrochemical, spectroscopic, and theoretical characterization techniques. Our final goal is to progress the technologies above fulfilling the Green Photonics concept. In particular, our current research encompasses three lines: protein hybrid materials, sustainable electroactive materials, and hybrid optoelectronics.
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Ancestors shine on us!!
After Jesús estimated the ancestor-like QuetzalFP, a protein that fluoresces either green or red light; Steffi, Alex, Joseph and David joined into the…
Biosystem Excellence Cluster accepted !!
Our Cluster of Excellence, 'Biosystem Design Munich', has been funded by the DFG! The cluster's aim is to create self-organizing molecular and…
Invited Talk at Spring EMRS!!
On 28 May, Rubén presented our latest scientific findings on implementing fluorescent proteins in energy conversion technologies. We would like to…