Research Interests

Main Current Research Interests

 
  • Synthesis and functionalization of inorganic nanoparticles, e.g. for gene and drug delivery and immunization
  • Synthesis and characterization of metallic and bimetallic nanoparticles
  • Development and application of biomaterials: polymers, ceramics, metals, composites; in close collaboration with physicians
  • Study of biominerals with high-end solid-state chemical methods
  • Biomimetic crystallization of inorganic materials, pathological crystallization phenomena
  • Reactivity of solids