Research

Research Overview

Our lab employs multidisciplinary strategies to pioneer the development of sustainable and multifunctional soft materials. We focus on the engineering of nanobiomaterials through the utilization of biopolymers, incorporating various molecules, nanoparticles, cells, and three-dimensional polymer scaffolds. Additionally, we explore methods to impart functionality using diverse physical and chemical approaches. These functional soft materials hold significant promise as advanced materials of the future, offering precise control over their physical and chemical properties. Their applications span a wide array of fields, including soft robotics, biomedical devices, cosmetics, and environmental applications such as water treatment and biofuel production.

Applied Chemistry and Engineering

Our expertise lies in engineering smart drug delivery systems based on surface chemical modification techniques. We develop sophisticated material platforms, including polymeric nanovehicles, hydrogels, and 3D scaffolds, which enhance and regulate drug efficacy. These meticulously designed systems have the potential to modulate the delivery of active agents in response to external stimuli.

Biopolymer-Based Functional Materials

Biopolymers, abundant in nature and known for their environmental friendliness and biocompatibility, serve as sustainable functional materials that overcome the limitations of synthetic polymers. They offer excellent mechanical and surface properties and are strategically utilized in biomedical and biohealth applications, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, tissue engineering, and antimicrobial materials.

Clean Chemistry Platforms

We aim to design and develop sustainable catalyst platforms that effectively support various catalysts, contributing to a sustainable environment. By employing a porous material derived from biopolymers, we achieve stable immobilization of a range of catalysts—including organic, inorganic, and biocatalysts—facilitating clean chemical reactions, water treatment, and the efficient production of biofuels.