In the field of Advanced Materials, we design, synthesize, and characterize a variety of nanomaterials, including nanoparticles, nanofibers, and nanofilms. Our main research objective is to optimize the synthesis conditions for functionalized metal nanoparticles and their oxides, as well as organic-inorganic hybrid nanostructures. We then aim to understand the mechanisms of their chemical reactivity and biological activity. Functional polymeric nanosystems containing metal coordination compounds or metallic nanoparticles are proposed as materials of selective activity to overcome drug resistance or as components in catalytic processes related to environmental remediation and solar energy conversion. It is important to note that we often obtain metallic nanostructures according to Sustainable Chemistry methods. Our mine objective is to acquire materials for targeted therapies of civilization-related diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, and infections caused by drug-resistant microorganisms. Additionally, we aim to develop materials dedicated to theranostics, which combines diagnostics and therapy and can serve as the basis for modern personalized precision medicine. Futhremore semiconductor-based nanosystems such as TiO2 and ZnO, modified with coordination compounds, are being studied for their potential use in environmental protection. This includes solar energy conversion and photocatalytic removal of biological and chemical pollutants.
Sample research project:
"Phenolic- enabled metal nanoparticles as versatile tools for sustainable biomedicine"
