Valtiner, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Acidic dissolution mechanism, pH-dependent stability and adhesion of single molecules studied on single crystalline ZnO(0001)–Zn model surfaces by in-situ AFM studies. Gordon Conference Graduate Research Seminar on Aqueous Corrosion, Colby Sawyer College, New London, NH, USA (2008)
Özcan, Ö.; Blumenau, A. T.; Grundmeier, G.: Adsorption of Organosilanes on ZnO Surfaces. 2nd IMPRS-SurMat Workshop in Surface and Interface Engineering in Advanced Materials, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany (2008)
Grundmeier, G.; Posner, R.: Structure and stability of polymer/oxide/metal interfaces - Bridging the gap between interface analysis and advanced surface technologies. CoSI 2008, Coating Science International conference, Noordwijk, The Netherlands (2008)
Wang, X.; Grundmeier, G.: Thin multifunctional silver/fluorocarbon plasma polymer nanocomposite films on metals. The 9th International Conference on Nanostructured Materials, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2008)
Zuo, J.; Keil, P.; Valtiner, M.; Thissen, P.; Grundmeier, G.: Ag nanostructures on fluoroalkylsilane self assembled monolayers: The dependence on perfluoroalkyl chain length. The 9th International Conference on Nanostructured Materials, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2008)
Wielant, J.; Posner, R.; Hausbrand, R.; Grundmeier, G.; Terryn, H.: Surface and bulk properties of oxide films and their influence on the adhesion and delamination of organic coatings. 213th ECS Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, USA (2008)
Grundmeier, G.: Tailored thin plasma polymer and plasma polymer/metal nanocomposite films on metals - From corrosion protection to multifunctional properties. 1st International Conference on Functional Nanocoatings, Budapest, Hungary (2008)
Itani, H.; Keil, P.; Grundmeier, G.: Silver Nanoparticles Embedded in Layer by Layer Polyelectrolyte Thin Films: Investigation of the Formation and Composition of Silver Nanoparticles. First International Conference on FUNCTIONAL NANOCOATING, Budapest, Hungary (2008)
Grundmeier, G.; Valtiner, M.; Vlasak, R.: Adhesion promoting films and monolayers at polymer/oxide/metal interfaces. NACE2008 RIP Session Coatings and Inhibitors, New Orleans, LA, USA (2008)
Valtiner, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Towards a deeper understanding of molecular adhesion mechanisms by a combined approach of single molecule adhesion and DFT studies. 23. Workshop “Novel Materials and Superconductors”, Universitätssportheim Planneralm, Donnersbach, Austria (2008)
Itani, H.; Keil, P.; Grundmeier, G.: Silver Nanoparticles Embedded in LBL Deposited Polyelectrolyte Thin Films: Investigation of the Formation and Composition of the Silver Nanoparticles. Advanced Processing for Novel Functional Materials APNFM, Dresden, Germany (2008)
Valtiner, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Molecular Adhesion Mechanisms on Single Crystalline, Hydroxide Stabilized ZnO(0001) Surfaces. MRS fall meeting 2007, Boston, MA, USA (2007)
Thissen, P.; Özcan, Ö.; Torres, E.; Diesing, D.; Grundmeier, G.: Combining Monte Carlo Kinetics and Density Functional Theory to simulate Temperature Programmed Desorption. American Vacuum Society 54th International Symposium, Seattle, WA, USA (2007)
Özcan, Ö.; Thissen, P.; Diesing, D.; Blumenau, A. T.; Grundmeier, G.: A Monte Carlo - DFT Study: Adsorption of organosilanes on polar ZnO(0001) surfaces. 43rd Symposium on Theoretical Chemistry, Saarbrücken, Germany (2007)
Fink, N.; Posner, R.; Klimow, G.; Grundmeier, G.: Investigation of driving forces leading to a better understanding of ion transport reactions at metal/oxide/polymer interfaces. The 58th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, Banff, Canada (2007)
Grundmeier, G.; Posner, R.; Vlasak, R.: Combined Spectroscopic and Electrochemical Studies of Water and Ion Transport along Polymer/Oxide/Metal Interphases. ECASIA 2007, 12th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis, Brussels-Flggey, Belgium (2007)
Özcan, Ö.; Thissen, P.; Blumenau, A. T.; Grundmeier, G.: Adsorption of organosilane molecules on polar ZnO (0001) surfaces. ECASIA 2007, 12th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis, Brussels-Flggey, Belgium (2007)
Thissen, P.; Giza, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Adsorptions kinetics of organophosphonic acids on plasma modified aluminium surfaces. ECASIA 07, 12th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis, Brussels-Flagey, Belgium (2007)
Thissen, P.; Giza, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Adsorption kinetics of organophosphonic acids on plasma modified aluminium surfaces. ECASIA 2007, 12th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis, Brussels-Flggey, Belgium (2007)
Titz, T.; Grundmeier, G.: Correlation of structure and corrosion resistance of ultra-thin SiO2 plasma polymer films at polymer/metal interfaces. ECASIA 2007, 12th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis, Brussels-Flggey, Belgium (2007)
Hydrogen in aluminium can cause embrittlement and critical failure. However, the behaviour of hydrogen in aluminium was not yet understood. Scientists at the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung were able to locate hydrogen inside aluminium’s microstructure and designed strategies to trap the hydrogen atoms inside the microstructure. This can…
This project will aim at developing MEMS based nanoforce sensors with capacitive sensing capabilities. The nanoforce sensors will be further incorporated with in situ SEM and TEM small scale testing systems, for allowing simultaneous visualization of the deformation process during mechanical tests
The project aims to study corrosion, a detrimental process with an enormous impact on global economy, by combining denstiy-functional theory calculations with thermodynamic concepts.
Hydrogen embrittlement affects high-strength ferrite/martensite dual-phase (DP) steels. The associated micromechanisms which lead to failure have not been fully clarified yet. Here we present a quantitative micromechanical analysis of the microstructural damage phenomena in a model DP steel in the presence of hydrogen.
Thermo-chemo-mechanical interactions due to thermally activated and/or mechanically induced processes govern the constitutive behaviour of metallic alloys during production and in service. Understanding these mechanisms and their influence on the material behaviour is of very high relevance for designing new alloys and corresponding…
Nickel-based alloys are a particularly interesting class of materials due to their specific properties such as high-temperature strength, low-temperature ductility and toughness, oxidation resistance, hot-corrosion resistance, and weldability, becoming potential candidates for high-performance components that require corrosion resistance and good…
Understanding hydrogen-assisted embrittlement of advanced structural materials is essential for enabling future hydrogen-based energy industries. A crucially important phenomenon in this context is the delayed fracture in high-strength structural materials. Factors affecting the hydrogen embrittlement are the hydrogen content,...
Understanding hydrogen-assisted embrittlement of advanced high-strength steels is decisive for their application in automotive industry. Ab initio simulations have been employed in studying the hydrogen trapping of Cr/Mn containing iron carbides and the implication for hydrogen embrittlement.