About our Research Interests
We are interested in developing new chiral organic materials. Our immediate goal is the development of new electroluminescent chiral fluorophores for applications in display technologies, sensors, and spin filters. In addition, our research covers areas of organic electrochemical transistors (OECT), magnetism and chiroptical devices.
Circularly Polarized Luminescence
By combining the outstanding brightness of thermally activated, delayed fluorescence with chirality, we will develop the next generation of OLED materials. In addition, we will explore their applications as sensors for chiral pollutants (e.g. pesticides), fluorescence microscopy, but also optoelectronic devices
Intramolecular Excitons
Exciton coupling arises from the overlap of pi-electron clouds between adjacent arenes, leading to the formation of excitons with distinct electronic properties. This has been exploited in the development of new organic optoelectronic devices, such as OLEDs and organic solar cells. We will develop wires for long-range coherent spin transport, inherently applicable to quantum computing technology.
Helical Conductive Polymers
Helical polymers are used in chiral separation, catalysis, and optoelectronics. A high level of control over their electronic properties make them attractive for various technological applications, including stretchable electronics, sensors, and photovoltaics. Our bottom-up approach will have implications for understanding the CISS effect.