RG2. Organometallic Chemistry and Homogeneous Catalysis

The aim of the group is to merge concepts from organometallic and supramolecular chemistry for the development of molecular materials that can be used as catalysts, molecular receptors and drug-delivery systems. The controlled assembly of organometallic building blocks having defined sizes, shapes and compositions are a useful tool for the generation of materials with tailored properties in opto-electronics, catalysis and molecular sensing. The team has developed an intense activity in the rational design of supramolecular organometallic-based systems for catalysis and sensing. They have been specially committed to understanding the non-covalent interactions that lead to the design of improved supramolecular catalysts and molecular receptors.
Specific lines of research:

• Ad. Mat. for catalysis.
  • Development of advanced catalysts for the transformation of raw materials into valuable products.
  • Development of advanced multifunctional materials for energy storage and hydrogen production.
  • Development of supramolecular materials for the detection of hazardous materials and for the detoxification of chemical warfare agents CWAs.
  • Development of metallosupramolecular assemblies as drug-delivery vectors.
  • Development of luminescent materials with tailor-made optoelectronic properties

  Industrial Innovation and Technology Transfer

• The group has been involved in industrial projects on the development of luminescent materials in connection with a regional funding program (AVI) where a series of organic/inorganic hybrid luminophores are being introduced into plastic polymers.