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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Cheers on our 5th b-day !
It is always super relaxing to celebrate our b-day together. This year Marco and Sancho organized a great breakfast, visiting tours at the city center…
Open day at BFM!!
Sancho, Sihan, Joseph, and Amit catch a lot of attention showing their work bringing the color
of fluorescent proteins to lighting, photovoltaics,…
Summer SPritZ in ACS Mater. Letters !!
Zombie Proteins in Lighting: Are FPs from extremophiles or living fossils better for lighting applications? We have demonstrated that indeed they must…
