Research
？？？？The main goal of our research group is to design, characterize, and apply a new class of hybrid nanomaterials leveraging our unique expertise in inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry and the state-of-the-art materials characterization to address the emerging needs for renewable energy and clean environment applications
Hybrid nanomaterials development
We develop hybrid nanomaterials, composed of a metal nanoparticle core and a higher-order construct shell for new properties and functions. Shape-anisotropic nanoparticle cores are studied for their directionality in physical and chemical properties, and are coated with a shell using precise and hierarchical control. Systematic modulation of the materials is expected to give rise to a quantitative understanding of "synergetic effects" and of molecular behavior in nanoscale confining and interfacial environments.
Real-time imaging of nanostructures
We investigate nanoscale events in the solution-phase physicochemical processes via in situ imaging tools such as liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy. The real-time formation and growth processes of the nanostructures are of our interest.
Exploration between molecular and nanoscale levels
We develop a new platform for fabricating nanoparticle-based electronic devices by integrating molecular crystals into nanoparticle assemblies. We aim at enhanced electronic communication over the assemblies and high device performance. ？
We develop hybrid nanomaterials, composed of a metal nanoparticle core and a higher-order construct shell for new properties and functions. Shape-anisotropic nanoparticle cores are studied for their directionality in physical and chemical properties, and are coated with a shell using precise and hierarchical control. Systematic modulation of the materials is expected to give rise to a quantitative understanding of "synergetic effects" and of molecular behavior in nanoscale confining and interfacial environments.
Real-time imaging of nanostructures
We investigate nanoscale events in the solution-phase physicochemical processes via in situ imaging tools such as liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy. The real-time formation and growth processes of the nanostructures are of our interest.
Exploration between molecular and nanoscale levels
We develop a new platform for fabricating nanoparticle-based electronic devices by integrating molecular crystals into nanoparticle assemblies. We aim at enhanced electronic communication over the assemblies and high device performance. ？