Development of MXene-Based Hybrid Catalysts for Efficient Photo- electrochemical Hydrogen Production

This PhD research aims at the development of novel hybrid catalysts for hydrogen production through photo-electrochemical (PEC) water splitting, emphasizing innovative, cost-effective materials and novel composite architectures. The work will …

Theoretical study of chemical reaction mechanisms

The necessity of transitioning to a sustainable society entails minimizing the negative impacts of the chemical industry on the environment and the need to search for new chemical reactions and …

Design of advanced catalytic materials by top-down construction and crystal structure nano-architectonics

Zeolites hold a key position as heterogeneous catalysts and adsorbents due to their high surface area, molecular sieving effect, and versatility in chemical composition and structural topology. However, the hydrothermal …

Functional Polymers and Boron-Based Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications

The project focuses on the development of advanced polymeric materials containing phenylboronic acids and boron clusters for biomedical applications. The work will involve the synthesis of well-defined block and branched …

Synthesis of smart polymer-coated nanomaterials for Pickering interfacial catalysis

Within the dissertation project, we will develop novel stimuli-responsive polymers for coating porous inorganic nanoparticles (e.g., zeolites) for catalytic and biomedical applications. In particular, the nanoparticles will be used to …