This laboratory specializes in design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced porous materials, focusing on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent-organic frameworks (COFs). Functional hybrid materials provide a unique opportunity for exploring new phenomena, essential for the development and optimization of next-generation materials. Central to our research is the synthesis of high-quality, crystalline samples tailored for specific applications.
Our Focus:
- Synthesis of novel MOF and COF compositions, exploring a wide range of metal centers and organic linkers to tune structures and functionalities.
- Development of hybrid and multifunctional materials that combine the benefits of MOFs and COFs with other functional components.
- Design of materials for specific applications, such as energy storage, environmental remediation, and sensing applications.
- Advanced post-synthetic modification techniques to introduce or alter functionality within the porous frameworks.
Capabilities include:
- Facilities for synthesis of hybrid materials, and their thin film preparation.
- Automated synthesis and characterization systems —automated synthesis units integrated with in situ Raman and FT-IR probes, allowing precise control over the chemical pathways and real-time monitoring of material growth.
- Multi-Directional Gravity Simulator - tool for the controlled crystallization of small molecules and hybrid materials, offering a novel method to optimize crystallization conditions.
Contact: Ekaterina Dolgopolova
