Thermodynamics, chemistry, and dynamics of small molecules/clusters/particles
- Author: Vjiran Lisjak
Prof. Stephan Borrmann (MPI Chemistry)
Prof. Hans-Jürgen Butt (MPI Polymer Research)
Prof. Kurt Kremer (MPI Polymer Research)
Prof. Peter Langguth (FB 09 Pharmaceutics)
Prof. Klaus Müllen (MPI Polymer Research)
Prof. Meinrat O. Andreae (MPI Chemistry)
Prof. Heinz Decker (FB 10 Biology)
Chemical interactions, thermodynamics, and transport of compounds, clusters, and particles determine the formation and function of matter. Questions addressed range from phenomena on small length scales (single molecule experiments) or units composed of a relatively small number of particles (colloids, aerosols) to processes on larger scales such as transport in organic solar cells, through membranes, in the blood or in clouds.
The systems extend from a high level of external control to much more complex and less controlled ones (e.g. ion migration through a polymer membrane or mass transport in the atmosphere). Not only are length scales and structural aspects different, but also the sources of interaction potentials and correlation effects. A common theme of current interest throughout the whole field of the MPGC is the fact that mass fluxes, chemistry and resulting structure formation in the systems often occur far from equilibrium. Thus, a particularly high degree of synergy is expected.