Overview

The studies cover various aspects of the chemistry of surfaces and interfaces since they relate to the modification, characterization and study of the reactivity of surfaces.

These studies carried out at the solid-solution interface and at the solid-gas interface relate to the modification of surfaces (metals, metal electrodes and polymers) by chemical or electrochemical means, by self-assembly as well as by plasma techniques.

Thin films, organized monolayers and nanostructured surfaces can thus be produced. Characterizations involve the use of methods electrochemical, spectroscopic, microscopy measurements as well as contact angles.

The surface properties are evaluated mainly in connection with the development of “intelligent” materials, biosensors and electrocatalysis (environmental electrochemistry, batteries fuel), electrodialysis, biocompatibility, development of barrier layers.

The ChemSIN group belongs to the department of Chemistry in the faculty of sciences at the Université libre de Bruxelles.