Projects
Quantum solid state physics using scanning probe microscopes KU Leuven
After the 1st of October 2000, Chris Van Haesendonck continued his research career as full professor at KU Leuven. His successful research activities, which fit into the field of quantum solid state physics, relied on developing and implementing various scanning probe microscopies down to liquid-helium temperatures for linking the electronic, magnetic, and mechanical properties to the atomic-scale structure. Apart from thin metal films, the ...
Enhancing the educational program and the research of the master in solid state physics at Quy Nhon University KU Leuven
Agreement in the framework of a South Initiative 2018 that will conduct research for enhancing the educational program and the research of the master in solid state physics at Quy Nhon University The research is done in collaboration with Professor Do Ngoc of the Quy Nhon University in Vietnam.
Solid State Dielectric Supercapacitors based on Amorphous SnOx/SnyTi1-yO2/TizAl1-zO1.5+0.5z Artificial Dielectric Lattice for Energy Storage and Power Electronics Ghent University
Inferior energy storage density (ESD) of device is now the major factor hindering capacitors to serve as primary sources in renewable energy, electric vehicles and electronics. Recently, dielectric-based solid capacitors are achieving excellent ESD and high working voltage in tiny dimensions, emerging as a powerful competitor to electrochemical supercapacitors in the race to higher capacity, but yet unable to be scaled to larger size for ...
Atomic layer deposition of composite Li-ion electrolytes for 3D thin film solid state batteries Ghent University
The critical layer in a solid state battery is the electrolyte, which must be deposited conformally and with good thickness controll. To this end, lithiumsalts deposited with ALD or spincoating, will fill a porous inorganic matrix to form a solid electrolyte which improves the conductance orders of magnitude. Afterwards, these functional layers will be tested in 2D and 3D demonstrators.
MAPCONDUCT: A multi-axis approach to elucidate the conduction mechanism of thin film solid state elektrolytes. Ghent University
The project goal is to modify the composition of the thin film solid state electrolytes (axis 1), to vary the deposition conditions (axis 2), end to measure the ion conductivity of solid state electrolytes (axis 3). The result of this multi-axis approach is a 3D view which allows us to pinpoint the parameters influencing the conduction mechanism of these materials.
The conduction mechanism of thin film solid state elektrolytes Ghent University
The goal of the project is to investigate the parameters which influence the ion conductivity of thin film solid state electrolytes. To deposit these thin films reactive magnetron sputtering will be used. This opens the possibility to produce thin films with a broad spectrum of properties. The ion conductivity will be investigated at the nanometer scale by the local impedance spectroscopy.
The conduction mechanism of thin film solid state electrolytes Ghent University
The goal of the project is to investigate the parameters which influence the ion conductivity solid state electrolyte thin films, deposited by magnetron sputtering. The influence of composition and morphology will not only be investigated on the global ion conductivity but also at the nanometer scale. To reach this goal a new AFM based diagnostic tool to measure the local impedance will be developed.
A new approach to Solid State Lighting: Silver-zeolites-based OLEDs "ZEOLEDS" KU Leuven
The mismatch between the amount of energy required to maintain current wellbeing and production levels creates an unsustainable situation, leading to a growing concern about energy consumption, and more specifically about electricity consumption. For this reason a smarter use of energy is a primary objective, more efficient conversion of electricity into other forms of energy being one example. In particular the conversion of electricity into ...