The Solid-State Chemistry (QES) group conducts research at the interface of Chemistry, Physics, and Inorganic Materials Science, focusing on two main areas: (i) oxide-based electroceramics—such as ionic conductors, mixed conductors, dielectrics and ferroelectrics—and (ii) photocatalytic materials for solar-driven hydrogen production. Our work aims to understand and control the relationships between composition, structure, microstructure, and functional behaviour in advanced inorganic materials.
Our research combines a wide range of experimental approaches, including conventional and non-conventional synthesis, crystal structure determination, phase-diagram analysis, and electrical characterisation—particularly impedance spectroscopy. These methods support ongoing projects such as the design of new solid electrolytes, development of innovative synthesis and sintering routes, and investigation of structure–property relationships in dielectric and ferroelectric oxides. In parallel, the group is developing semiconductor and hybrid photocatalysts—such as doped TiO₂ systems, perovskite oxides, and MXene-based composites—to enhance light-driven hydrogen evolution through tailored electronic, surface, and interfacial properties.