Research
Our research program deals with the design and synthesis of pi-conjugated molecules, including nanographenes, non-benzenoid aromatics and diradical compounds. We are also interested in the synthesis of carbon nanomaterials, including graphene, from low-temperature processes using simple carbon feedstock.
Diradical compounds
In this project, we are developing new carbon scaffolds exhibiting diradical character. The goal is to better understand what governs the formation of diradical and to develop new strategies to stabilize the radicals.
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2024, in press, https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202410458.
Macromol. Rapid. Comm. 2018, 39, 1800214.
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2017, 56, 16212.
Chem. Eur. J. 2018, 24, 2858.
Nanographenes and Graphene Nanoribbons
In this project, we are aiming at developing new synthetic methodologies for the preparation of nanographenes and graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) in a more efficient and sustainable way.
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2016, 55, 2042.
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2017, 56, 6213.
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2018, 57, 3588.
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2019, 59, 4624.
Macromolecules 2017, 50, 9257.
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2020, 59, 4624.
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143, 11302.
ChemPlusChem 2024, e202300677
Non-benzenoid Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds
In this project, we aim to develop new non-benzenoid polycyclic aromatic molecules to study their properties, including reactivity and aromaticity. Polymers based on azulene are also prepare to disperse graphene and carbon nanotubes.
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2023, e202216281.
ACS Appl. Polym. Mater. 2024, 6, 170.
ACS Appl. Electron. Mater. 2024, in press.
Polym. Chem. 2023, 14, 1206.
Vat Dyes Chemistry
In this project, we use vat dyes to prepare useful organic semiconductors for organic electronics applications, including field-effect transistors and solar cells.
Chem. Sci. 2023, 14, 10184.
Mater. Adv. 2022, 3, 599.
ChemSelect 2023, 8, e202300611.
J. Org. Chem. 2021, 86, 1456.
​ACS Omega 2019, 4, 14742
ChemPlusChem 2019, 84, 1432
Chem. Rec. 2019, 19, 1142.
Polym. Chem. 2019, 10, 6440.
Carbon Nanomaterials
In this project, we are developing new synthetic methodologies for the preparation of carbon nanomaterials, including graphene and spherical nanoparticles, using low-temperature processes from simple carbon feedstocks.
Nano. Adv. 2023, 5, 337.
RSC Advances 2017, 7, 36132
Langmuir 2017, 33, 5385.
Chem. Soc. Rev. 2014, 43, 85
Chem. Comm. 2013, 49, 9546.
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2013, 135, 110-113.
