Bunsen-Tagung 2026
Dresden Dresden, GermanyConfinement on the micro-/nanoscale changes the physical and chemical properties of systems and influences molecular processes. The effect of confinement is present in various areas of science, as illustrated by examples ranging from different areas of research: Near-field light enhancement in plasmonic nanostructures plays a crucial role in nanophotonics, altered ion transport in layered electrode materials limits the efficiency of modern batteries, local changes of water-networks at interfaces influence sensitivity of sensors and functionality of anti-icing coatings and finally the acceleration of (enzymatic) catalytic reactions due to confinement and molecular crowding effects allows us to understand chemical reactivity and the