Research

Bridge To The Future Together

Our research interests focus on the rational design, atomically precise synthesis, and detailed investigation of the exotic physical phenomena emerging from topological molecular nanocarbons. We pursue a highly integrated multidisciplinary research program including physical, chemistry and functional materials, founded on modular bottom-up organic synthesis of functional carbon nanostructures at atomic level, their controlled assembly behaviors, and the evaluation of inherent electronic, optical, and magnetic properties. 

1. Rational Synthesis of Defective Nanographenes with Non-Alternant Topologies

2.  Atomically Precise Synthesis of Cubic (3D) Carbon Nanostructures

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