Research Areas
Our Research Focus Areas
MATERIAL
CHEMISTRY
RESEARCH
Exploring advanced material compositions to innovate sustainable solutions for energy and environmental challenges.
MIXED-ANION MATERIALS
Developing novel mixed-anion materials to enhance the efficiency of clean energy applications.
PHOTOCATALYSIS
The team explores light-driven catalytic systems aimed at harnessing solar energy for transformative applications such as hydrogen production, carbon dioxide reduction, and degradation of environmental pollutants. By developing and refining advanced photocatalysts, the lab is pushing the boundaries of solar energy utilization, focusing on efficiency and scalability.
WATER TREATMENT INNOVATIONS
The research team design high-performance catalysts that drive critical reactions like the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). This work directly supports advancements in sustainable technologies such as fuel cells, water electrolyzers, and next-generation batteries, contributing to a cleaner energy landscape.
CRYSTAL GROWTH TECHNIQUES
We explore solution growth, Czochralski pulling, Bridgman-Stockbarger, vapor phase growth, flux growth, and epitaxial growth to control over crystal structure and properties for producing high-quality materials used in semiconductors, optics, energy storage, and catalysis.
THERMOCATALYSIS
The lab also delves into heat-driven catalytic processes for large-scale industrial applications. Their research encompasses green chemical synthesis, pollutant conversion, and energy-efficient remediation technologies. By focusing on catalysts with superior thermal stability and activity, the team aims to enhance the environmental and economic sustainability of industrial processes.