By Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Leveraging our strong expertise in materials sciences, we explore and develop innovative materials and novel synthesis pathways using data-driven and autonomous approaches. These are further enhanced through the use of Materials Acceleration Platforms, which combine data science, automation, and artificial intelligence to significantly increase the speed and efficiency of discovering and optimizing advanced materials. Our goal is to create selective or multifunctional nanomaterials with tailored properties – including electronic, optical, adhesive, catalytic, and extraordinary mechanical characteristics. These materials open up new possibilities for versatile applications across electronics, chemical engineering, and health technologies. A particular focus of our research is on 3D additive manufacturing at the molecular scale. This work is at the heart of our Cluster of Excellence 3D Matter Made to Order (with Heidelberg University), where we have achieved world-record print rates of 108 voxels per second at deep sub-μm voxel sizes. Moreover, the materials developed are compatible with other advanced technologies such thin-film printing technology and cell-free biocatalysis.
