Polymeric and colloidal liquids, and advanced surfaces
The Laboratory of Physical Chemistry hosts a leading research group at the intersection of theoretical and experimental physical chemistry and the fields of polymeric and colloid science. Our mission is two-fold. First, to advance the state of the art of physical chemistry and, in particular, soft matter science. Second, to develop a scientific basis for sustainable, functional and responsive materials that are urgently needed to solve societal challenges related to sustainability, the energy transition and health. Our research program links experimental and theoretical aspects to gain a deeper understanding of the physical and chemical phenomena involved and the building of competences to design and manufacture advanced functional materials. As the link between teaching and research is essential, we offer high-level physical and materials chemistry education at TU/e.
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Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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Morphological analysis of polydisperse nanoplatelets using SAXS
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects (2024) -
Gibbs probability entropy and its implication to combinatorial entropy models
Fluid Phase Equilibria (2024) -
Oscillatory Interactions between Colloidal Particles in Polyelectrolyte Solutions
Macromolecules (2024) -
Healable Supracolloidal Nanocomposite Water-Borne Coatings
ACS Applied Polymer Materials (2024) -
Critical adsorption and charge reversal in polyelectrolyte solutions
Journal of Chemical Physics (2024)
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Department of Chemical Engineering and ChemistryPostbus 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
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Department of Chemical Engineering and ChemistryPostbus 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
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