Research

Habilitation

Synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks based on azole ligands
Synthesis and characterization of green primary explosives (Transition metal complexes with nitrogen and/or oxygen-rich ligands following the general formula (M)(L)x(A)y [especially M=Cu,Fe,Zn; L=triazoles and tetrazoles; A=azide (N₃^-), perchlorate (ClO₄^-), chlorate (ClO₃^-) and nitrate (NO₃^-) with potential use as priming compounds such as lead azide and silver azide replacements, sensitizers or photo-sensitive ignition compounds.
Green priming compositions (lead styphnate replacements)
Fulminates (let's see what is possible) and other pseudohalides

Synthesis of new High Explosives (Advanced syntheses of dense N,O-heterocycles [especially tetrazoles, triazoles, pyrazoles and oxadiazoles], cages and nitramines; formation of N-rich salts)
Synthesis of new High Energy Dense Oxidizer for Replacement of Ammonium Perchlorate [Nitrate esters, nitramines, polynitro compounds, nitrocarbons]
Development of enviromentally benign colorants in pyrotechnics
Fluorine Chemistry
Full characterization (X-Ray, IR, Raman, MS, multicore-NMR, DSC, EA, UV)
Thermal Stability and Compatibility (DSC, DTA, TG, vacuum stability test)
Characterization of energetic properties (friction, impact and electrical spark sensitivities, heat of combustion, calculation of detonation parameter)
Upscaling ("Koenen" steel sleeve test, Experimental determination of "detonation velocity")
X-Ray single crystal determination (Oxford, Xcalibur3 CCD)
Development of new safety standards

"Advanced Energetic Materials Based on 5-Aminotetrazole - Synthesis, Characterization, Testing and Scale-up"

"Chemistry of BTA" - Synthese, Salze und Komplexe von Bis(tetrazolyl)aminen

Sprengstoffexperte (Über 12 Jahre Erfahrung in der Erforschung und Aufklärung von energetischen Materialien)
Beratung im Umgang und Verhinderung von Unfällen mit Spreng- und Treibstoffen
Erstellung von Gutachten
Sprengstoffdetektion