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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The Straubinger Hochshulpreis goes to Anna Dachs!
We are all very proud of Anna's award for her master's thesis, which focused on living photon manipulation for LEDs. It is always extremely rewarding…
Great ICOE conference in Coimbra!!
Rubén was invited to present the results of the chair on protein hybrid materials for optoelectronics at the international conference of organic electronics (ICOE). Great atmosphere, science and spirit of the community.
We are looking forward to…
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…
