Research Overview
Nanoporous Materials
Our group investigates nanoporous materials, which are well-known for their extremely small pore sizes in angstroms. These materials are gaining prominence for their applications in gas storage, adsorption separations and catalytic reactions.
Employing cutting-edge computational techniques, our group explores and studies various nanoporous materials, including zeolites, metal-organic frameworks, covalent-organic frameworks, and porous organic polymers. We explore the unique properties of these materials and harness their potential for energy and environmental applications.
Adsorption Separation Processes
Our research group is at the forefront of developing innovative adsorption-based separation processes, as an alternative to energy-intensive distillation and absorption processes. The key to successful adsorption-based separation lies in the adsorbent materials and their processes. We employ a multi-scale modeling approach to design and synthesize optimal material/process combinations for addressing challenging gas separation problems, such as toxic gas capture and carbon capture under humid conditions.
To complement and enhance our modeling efforts, we also integrate experimental techniques to refine our understanding and efficiency of adsorptive separation. This dual approach allows us to create more sustainable and economical separation processes with potential for industrial applications.
AI in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
At the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), chemistry, and chemical engineering, our research group employs multi-faceted approaches to solve complex energy and environmental challenges. We explore new possibilities for material design, reaction optimization, and process efficiency by integrating AI algorithms with chemical and process engineering principles. We develop data-driven models to predict molecular properties and optimize chemical processes.
This synergy of AI with chemistry and chemical engineering expedites research and development processes and improves our understanding of complex chemical phenomena.