RESEARCH
We are a young and dynamic research group focused on the design of electroactive molecular materials combining synthetic organic chemistry, physical chemistry and materials science. Our research encompasses the design, synthesis and characterization of electroactive organic and hybrid molecules and polymers, as well as the study of their electrical, optical and magnetic properties for applications in electronics and energy storage. We foster a strong cooperative spirit through collaborations with research groups from different parts of the world.
Electroactive organic building blocks: Our research encompasses the design and synthesis of novel electroactive organic building blocks with tunable physical properties such as electrical conductivity, redox activity, luminescence or magnetism. A significant part of our work involves synthetic organic chemistry and the characterization of organic molecules using a wide range of spectroscopic techniques.
Electroactive organic/hybrid polymers: Electroactive organic molecules can be used as building blocks for the construction of functional porous polymers such as Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) or Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), with tailored functions and electronic properties. We pay particular attention to the physical properties of these materials, including electronic and ionic conductivity, redox activity, porosity, and chemical and thermal stability.
Molecular-based devices: We also develop and fabricate devices using tailored electroactive organic molecules or polymers as active components for applications in energy storage and electronics. For example, we carry out the complete battery manufacturing process, including electrode preparation and coin-cell assembly. We also optimize material processing and device fabrication to improve the performance of the resulting devices.
