Schneider, W. B.; Benedikt, U.; Auer, A. A.: Interaction of platinum nanoparticles with graphitic carbon structures: A computational study. ChemPhysChem 14 (13), pp. 2984 - 2989 (2013)
Kettner, M.; Benedikt, U.; Schneider, W.; Auer, A. A.: Computational Study of Pt/Co Core-Shell Nanoparticles: Segregation, Adsorbates and Catalyst Activity. Journal of Physical Chemistry C 116 (29), pp. 15432 - 15438 (2012)
Auer, A. A.; Richter, A.; Berezkin, A. V.; Guseva, D. V.; Spange, S.: Theoretical study of twin polymerization – From chemical reactivity to structure formation. Macromolecular Theory Simulations 21 (9), pp. 615 - 628 (2012)
Benedikt, U.; Auer, A. A.; Espig, M.; Hackbusch, W.: Tensor decomposition in post-Hartree-Fock methods. I. Two-electron integrals and MP2. Journal of Chemical Physics 134 (5), 054118, pp. 1 - 12 (2011)
Berezkin, A. V.; Biedermann, P. U.; Auer, A. A.: Mesoscale simulation of network formation and structure, combining molecular dynamics and kinetic Monte Carlo approaches. European Polymer Congress 2011, Granada, Spain, June 26, 2011 - July 01, 2011. (2011)
Berezkin, A. V.; Biedermann, P. U.; Auer, A. A.: Mesoscale simulation of network formation and structure, combining molecular dynamics and kinetic Monte Carlo approaches. European Polymer Congress 2011, Granada, Spain (2011)
Challenges for Theory in Electrochemistry. Minisymposium "Challenges for Theory in Electrochemistry", MPI für Eisenforschung GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany (2010)
Perspectives in Quantum chemistry for Electrochemistry. Minisymposium "Perspectives in Quantum chemistry for Electrochemistry", Center for Electrochemical Sciences, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany (2010)
Benedikt, U.; Schneider, W.; Auer, A. A.: Oxygen Reduction Reaction on Pt-Nanoparticles: A Density-Functional Based Study. 46th Symposium on Theoretical Chemistry, STC2010, Münster, Germany (2010)
Electro-responsive interfaces alter their properties in response to an electric potential trigger. Hence, such 'smart' interfaces offer exciting possibilities for applications in, for instance, microfluidics, separation systems, biosensors and -analytics.
Statistical significance in materials science is a challenge that has been trying to overcome by miniaturization as in micropillar compression. However, this process is still limited to 4-5 tests per parameter variance, i.e. Size, orientation, grain size, composition, etc. as the process of fabricating pillars and testing has to be done one by one.…
In this project we study a new strategy for the theory-guided bottom up design of beta-Ti alloys for biomedical applications using a quantum mechanical approach in conjunction with experiments. Parameter-free density functional theory calculations are used to provide theoretical guidance in selecting and optimizing Ti-based alloys...
In order to explore the possibility of using high entropy alloys (HEAs) for functional applications such as magnetic refrigeration it is necessary to have an in-depth understanding of their magnetic properties. The main goal of this project is to understand and improve the magnetic properties (e.g., saturation magnetization, Curie temperature etc.) in different medium and HEAs.
The nano-structure of surfaces influences the interactions and reactions occurring on it, which has strong impacts for applications in diverse fields, such as wetting phenomena, electrochemistry or biotechnology. We study these nanoscale structures on functional interfaces by nano-spectroscopy. Furthermore we try to understand their influence on…
In this project nanoprecipitates are designed via elastic misfit stabilization in Fe–Mn maraging steels by combining transmission electron microscopy (TEM) correlated atom probe tomography (APT) with ab initio simulations. Guided by these predictions, the Al content of the alloys is systematically varied...
Interstitial alloying can improve the mechanical properties of high-entropy alloys (HEAs). In some cases, the interstitial-alloying impact is very different from those in conventional alloys. We investigate the effect of interstitial alloying in fcc CrMnFeCoNi HEA as well as bcc refractory HEAs, particularly focusing on the solution energies and…
The promising mechanical properties of metallic glasses (MG) such as high hardness, yield strength, and toughness [1] are desirable to exploit for structural applications. Monolithic MGs lack grains and grain boundaries; thus, the mechanical properties of MGs are depending on the chemistry as well as processing and testing conditions. However…