Exploration of supramolecular systems and materials
At the Macro Organic Chemistry group we educate young students to become independent scientists and make them experienced researchers in the design, synthesis, characterization and possible applications of complex molecular systems with unconventional properties. Our research addresses the challenging question “How far can we push chemical self-assembly?”. This ranges from detailed mechanistic (kinetic) investigations on the self-assembly processes of various molecular structures (e.g. the formation of ordered arrays, under thermodynamic control as well as through kinetic experiments) to the design, non-covalent synthesis and use of artificial mimics of enzymes and extracellular matrices. Our group is part of the overarching research group for Molecular Science and Technology.
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Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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Self-assembled soft alloy with Frank–Kasper phases beyond metals
Nature Materials (2024) -
Tunable emission from H-type supramolecular polymers in optical nanocavities
Chemical Communications (2024) -
Synergy in the copolymerization of non-ionic and anionic biphenyl tetracarboxamides
Chemistry Letters (2024) -
Supramolecular polymers form tactoids through liquid–liquid phase separation
Nature (2024) -
Self-Assembly of Discrete Oligomers of Naphthalenediimides in Bulk and on Surfaces
Chemistry - A European Journal (2024)
Contact
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Visiting address
Helix (STO 4.33)Het KranenveldEindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Helix (STO 4.33)P.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Helix (STO 4.33)P.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Secretaryc.h.m.bouwman@ tue.nl
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Secretarym.jiricka@ tue.nl