In the context of the need to increase the energy and economic efficiency of solar cells, materials based on perovskites, organic molecules, combinations of thin films and nanomaterials (quantum dots, nanotubes, nanostructured surfaces) are a frequent subject of scientific research.

Another challenge is the storage of the energy generated, including research into hydrogen fuel cells, new materials for battery research and alternative energy storage. This includes, but is not limited to, the rapidly growing area of research into 2D materials such as graphene, MoS2 and others.

To investigate these new, advanced materials, your lab can't be without equipment to investigate optical, electrical and mechanical properties at the nanoscale.