Short Description
This KrF excimer laser (248 nm) is used in the pulsed laser deposition (PLD) facility of the Technical Electrochemistry Research Group at TU Wien. Due to its short pulse duration and high energy, the laser enables the precise ablation of material from a target and the production of thin films from oxide materials. These films include insulating, ion-conducting and mixed ion- and electron-conducting materials, which serve as model systems for basic research in solid-state electrochemistry.
PLD technology with the KrF excimer laser offers exceptional control over film composition and structure, which is crucial for the investigation of electrochemical processes and the development of new materials. The thin films produced are used to investigate ion and electron conduction mechanisms and to develop materials for applications such as solid-state batteries, fuel cells and electrochemical sensors.
Contact Person
Alexander Opitz
Research Services
Research Services only upon request
Methods & Expertise for Research Infrastructure
Our expertise includes the development of innovative methods such as in-situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy during thin-film growth. This technique allows electrochemical parameters to be analysed directly during film formation and the development of defects and surface chemistry to be tracked. This is complemented by advanced in-house analytical methods and synchrotron-based measurements carried out in collaboration with partners.
The combination of these methods provides in-depth insights into defect concentrations, reaction mechanisms and electrochemical processes. Our many years of experience in the characterisation of solid-state batteries, fuel cells and electrolysis cells, as well as the modelling of electrochemical reactions, form a solid basis for successful interdisciplinary collaboration.