Research
Porous Materials: Metal-Organic Frameworks
The research on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) combines high-throughput robotic synthesis with artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery. I work on discovering novel porous MOFs, characterized using crystallography, electron microscopy, and gas adsorption techniques. This integration of synthesis, AI, and imaging enables the design of advanced materials with significant environmental applications.
Thin Films and Surface Chemistry
The work on thin films and surface modification focuses on creating advanced, multifunctional materials. I have explored strategies to integrate nanoparticles onto polymer surfaces, producing stable coatings with enhanced performance. This approach, combined with emerging techniques such as 3D printing, demonstrates how surface engineering can tailor materials for diverse applications in catalysis, sensing, and sustainability.
Nanomaterials
The research on nanomaterials focuses on developing core–shell magnetic nanoparticles that combine the properties of metals with the magnetic behavior of Fe₃O₄. Using polymer-assisted growth strategies, I created M@Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles (M = Au, Pt, Ni) that are catalytically active, magnetically recoverable, and reusable. This work demonstrates the potential of nanomaterials in advancing sustainable solutions for energy and environmental challenges.
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
This research explores portable and real-time detection platforms, including a USB-powered device for rapid SERS analysis of sodium saccharin and a dual-spectrum NIR/UV–Vis system for monitoring active compounds in Pueraria lobata. These approaches demonstrate spectroscopy as a powerful tool for food safety and traditional medicine analysis.
Synthesis
The work focuses on the synthesis of organic and coordination compounds, including bisferrocenyl bisthiourea analogues, Schiff bases with zinc complexes, and metal-acetylacetonates. Using classical methods such as condensation, metal complexation, and recrystallization, I gained experience in tailoring molecular frameworks and characterizing their properties. This synthesis work highlights potential biological applications.
