Structural characterization of inorganic nanoclusters: Materials chemistry between molecules and solids

When going to the ultra-small nanoscale, many compounds drastically change their properties, opening for the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion. To take advantage of this, it is crucial to understand the relation between atomic structure, material synthesis and material properties. We will use advanced X-ray scattering methods to study this relation in new, ultra-small nanomaterials. The grant funds three PhD students, one postdoc and a new X-ray diffractometer.