We are committed to advancing catalysis and functional materials for a more sustainable future. Through innovative research and multidisciplinary collaboration, we develop practical solutions for energy, environmental, and health challenges. Explore our research, discover our expertise, and join us in shaping sustainable technologies that create real impact.
“Innovating Functional Materials for a Sustainable Future.”
Catalysis and Functional Materials for Sustainability (CFMSus) is one of the multidisciplinary research groups in the Department of Chemistry that focuses on developing catalysts and functional materials to support environmental, energy, and health sustainability. Our research encompasses the synthesis, characterisation, and application of innovative functional materials such as porous zeolites, MOFs, carbon/zeolite composites, silica/organosilicas, functionalised with metals, surfactants, organic compounds, for use in various environmentally friendly chemical processes, such as biomass conversion, carbon emission reduction, water purification, energy storage, fertiliser delivery, and biomedical applications such as drug delivery systems.
Our research focuses on developing advanced catalysts and functional materials to convert biomass into renewable fuels and value-added chemicals. By designing porous materials such as zeolites, MOFs, and functionalized composites, we aim to improve catalytic efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability in green chemical processes.
We transform natural resources and waste materials into high-value functional materials for environmental and energy applications. Through material synthesis, modification, and characterization, we develop sustainable catalysts and adsorbents that support circular economy principles and reduce environmental impact.
We conduct systematic synthesis and advanced characterization of organic and hybrid materials to understand their structure–property relationships. This approach enables the rational design of functional materials for catalysis, controlled release systems, and biomedical applications such as drug delivery.
We design and functionalize porous materials for efficient adsorption and separation processes. Our research addresses carbon capture, water purification, pollutant removal, and selective separation systems, contributing to cleaner technologies and environmental sustainability.
