Zeolites are crystalline porous materials that find diverse applications in catalysis, adsorption and ion exchange. We employ atomistic simulation methods to predict and understand the properties of these fascinating materials. Particular emphasis is placed on the potential use of zeolites for the removal of environmental contaminants, notably in the context of wastewater treatment (organic contaminants like pharmaceuticals) and in the adsorption of CO₂
and toxic gases from gas streams. Besides, we investigate phenomena that are related to the potential use of zeolites as carrier materials for pharmaceutically active ingredients in drug delivery applications.
With our background in atomistic modelling, we are also engaged in a number of collaborations with experimental colleagues.
Studied Materials
We primarily work on synthetic and natural zeolites and zeotypes. We also study other minerals and (mostly inorganic) synthetic compounds in the context of collaborations.
Contact
Telefon +49 421 218 - 65163
michael.fischer
uni-bremen.de
https://www.geo.uni-bremen.de/kristall/Webseiten2022/Startseite_en.html
With our background in atomistic modelling, we are also engaged in a number of collaborations with experimental colleagues.
Studied Materials
We primarily work on synthetic and natural zeolites and zeotypes. We also study other minerals and (mostly inorganic) synthetic compounds in the context of collaborations.
Methods
Our portfolio of atomistic simulation methods includes force-field-based simulations (Monte Carlo, molecular dynamics) as well as density functional theory (DFT) and DFT-based molecular dynamics.Contact
Telefon +49 421 218 - 65163
michael.fischer
uni-bremen.dehttps://www.geo.uni-bremen.de/kristall/Webseiten2022/Startseite_en.html
2007 Diploma in Mineralogy, University of Hamburg; 2011
PhD in Chemistry, University of Hamburg; 2024 Habilitation, University of Bremen
Positions/stays:
2012 to 2014 postdoctoral researcher at University College London; since 2014 research associate at the University of Bremen
Since 2021 Heisenberg position (DFG)
Research areas:
Atomistic modeling of (geo)materials; porous materials and adsorption; host-guest interactions
PhD in Chemistry, University of Hamburg; 2024 Habilitation, University of Bremen
Positions/stays:
2012 to 2014 postdoctoral researcher at University College London; since 2014 research associate at the University of Bremen
Since 2021 Heisenberg position (DFG)
Research areas:
Atomistic modeling of (geo)materials; porous materials and adsorption; host-guest interactions