The research interests include the preparation and characterization of nanomaterials and composites for energy storage and conversion, for heterogeneous catalysis, and for separations. Materials syntheses include:
Self-assembly of building blocks into hierarchical porous frameworks with tailored pore widths, geometries, active surface sites, and electronic properties
Surface modification of nanomaterials using biocompatible surface groups
Processing of biomass precursors for carbons with controlled morphology
Design of novel organic precursors for carbon nanomaterials
