Our group designs, prepares and investigates complex large molecules, including polyoxometalates (POMs), and nanomaterials with specific structural, electronic and/or dynamic features that define them to be of potential value in catalysis, sensing, medicine and nanoscience. We also use such systems to investigate long-standing and emerging challenges in mechanisms and reactivity.
Specific areas of research:
- Detection and decontamination of environmentally toxic compounds
- Green catalytic solutions to global problems
- Light driven water splitting for sustainable fuels
- Development of catalytic anti-cancer agents
- Preparation and characterization of new and interesting compounds
- Inorganic/organometallic light harvesting materials for solar energy
- Understanding reaction mechanisms for better catalysis
- Multifunctional nanostructures for decontamination