This laboratory focuses on the nanostructuring and characterization of thermoelectrics and photovoltaics materials. The aim is to contribute to the development of new, highly efficient components for environmentally friendly energy generation. A class 100 clean room has been available since mid-2007, which is shared with the Max Planck and Fraunhofer Institutes. The ever expanding common equipment includes e.g. Currently plasma etchers, etching benches, vapor deposition systems, tempering ovens.
Methods of optical solid-state spectroscopy and analysis are used at the IZM in close connection with electron microscopy. Independent projects are being worked on on the subject of extensive defects in compound semiconductors. In addition, there are cooperation projects on functional polymer and thermoelectric layers.

The following examination techniques and devices are available:

contact: Privatdoz. Dr. Alexander Sprafke