IBN-3: Functional Nanostructures at Surfaces
The institute focuses on fundamental issues concerning the development of functional nanostructures at surfaces. A particular emphasis is placed on molecule-based nanoelectronics.
An important aspect of our work covers structural investigations and spectroscopy of complex molecular adsorbates on metal, semiconductor and insulator surfaces. Based on these interface studies, the growth of thin films and nanostructures as well as the substrate dependent influences are investigated. Research at the institute will also include hybrid materials, comprising both organic and inorganic components.
Because charge transport and switching are the most important functions in the context of molecular nanoelectronics, transport experiments on single molecules and nanostructures are central issues on our agenda.
A specific asset of the institute is the combination of well-established surface techniques with the development of new experimental methods and instrumentation.
| Address | Director |
| Institute of Bio- and Nanosystems (IBN) Institute 3: Institute of Functional Nanostructures at Surfaces (IBN3) Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH D-52425 Jülich |
 Prof. Dr. Stefan TautzTel.: ( 49) 24 61/61-4561 Fax: ( 49) 24 61/61-3907 |
last change 03.12.2008 | Nicolas Kau | Print