Surface properties are critical in many nanosystems, and the control of surface properties such as wetting, adhesion, and friction are of primary concern. Either in-situ or ex-situ syntheses can be performed where appropriate. Produce multilayers or gels using similar techniques.
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
