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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Fantastic workshop Beyond Smart Textiles between TUM and Aalto U.
The workshop explored the transformative potential of smart and active textiles, which go beyond conventional fabrics by integrating electronic…
New paper of Sihan!
Fluorescent proteins in solar light harvesting systems? She has demonstrated a new concept of solid-state FPs based luminescent solar concentrators…
Optical Probes 2025 in Fukuoka!
Rubén was invited to present the work of the chair on protein based materials for energy conversion. As usual, great talks about he TADF, SF, MR,…
