Functional Material and Catalysis for Sustainability (FuMaCS) Research Group is a multidisciplinary research group focused on developing catalysts and functional materials to support environmental, energy, and health sustainability.
Our research covers the synthesis, characterisation, and application of innovative functional materials such as hierarchical 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.
FuMaCS aims to create applicable scientific solutions to global challenges in the fields of renewable energy, clean technology, and sustainable health. We are also open to collaborating with other research institutions and industries to accelerate the transition to a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future.
To design and develop advanced catalysts and functional materials, including porous zeolites, metal organic frameworks (MOFs), carbon/zeolite composites, silica, and organosilica materials.
To conduct systematic synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of materials using metals, surfactants, and organic compounds to enhance performance and selectivity.