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.
Latest News
Welcome to the dark protein side!
Low-fluorescent proteins for the win of energy. Ania, Sri, and Steffi have published a new paper in Advanced Science on protein-based photothermal…
The AJE Family!
Rubén was invited to pick up his AJE medal and the intense discussions in the V Conference of the Young Academy of Spain about the causes, monitoring,…
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…
