The Nanomaterial Chemistry for Health, Energy and Environment research group, abbreviated as NaMCHEE, is an interdisciplinary research group within the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia. NaMCHEE focuses on the rational design, controlled synthesis, comprehensive characterization, and application of functional nanomaterials. Our research integrates advanced chemical synthesis, green nanotechnology, interfacial engineering, nanocomposite development, and heterojunction design to provide sustainable solutions for healthcare, clean-energy conversion, and environmental remediation.
Elevating Research Through Minimalist Design
To advance the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of functional nanomaterials that address critical challenges in health, clean energy, and environmental sustainability through interdisciplinary research, scientific innovation, and strategic collaboration.
Development of functional and biocompatible nanomaterials for drug delivery, cancer therapy, medical imaging, theranostics, antibacterial applications, and advanced biomedical systems.
Design of catalytic, photocatalytic, electrochemical, and photoelectrochemical materials for renewable hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, energy conversion, and sustainable fuel technologies.
Development of advanced catalysts, photocatalysts, adsorbents, and functional nanocomposites for water purification, pollutant degradation, environmental monitoring, and sustainable remediation technologies.
Controlled synthesis of metal, metal-oxide, bimetallic, hybrid, and composite nanomaterials using sol–gel, hydrothermal, solvothermal, precipitation, chemical reduction, and electrochemical methods.
Eco-conscious synthesis of functional nanomaterials using plant extracts, biomolecules, and renewable resources as reducing, stabilizing, or structure-directing agents.
Surface modification, functionalization, doping, and interfacial engineering to control charge transfer, catalytic activity, selectivity, and material stability.
Rational integration of semiconductors, metal oxides, layered materials, and carbon-based materials to establish synergistic interfaces and improved functional performance.
Structural, optical, morphological, surface, and electrochemical characterization to establish synthesis–structure–property–performance relationships.
Evaluation of reaction kinetics, charge-transfer behavior, degradation pathways, reactive species, catalytic mechanisms, and material durability.
