We conduct research focusing on environment and energy. Our research covers a wide range of topics. In collaboration with different competences in the division, we take on different challenges for a sustainable society. The research is performed in collaboration with other academic partners and companies, both nationally and internationally.
Our areas of competence
- Inorganic synthesis/ structural chemistry
- Theoretical chemistry
- High temperature corrosion
- Atmospheric corrosion
- Combustion chemistry
- Heavy metals in the environment
- Structure and dynamics in functional oxides
Example of important applications
- Fuel cells
- Green electricity
- Combustion of biomass
- Materials for very high temperatures
- Light materials for vehicles
- CO2 capture ( Chemical-Looping Combustion)
- Material challenges in nuclear power plants
- Mercury in the environment
Unit Manager
Henrik Leion
- Professor, Energy and Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering