Research in our group is devoted to the design and synthesis of complex molecular architectures utilizing the subcomponent self-assembly of small organic precursors under reversible reaction conditions. Following a molecular design approach, we aim for a tailor-made control of both structure and function for these functional materials by means of a suitable building block design and the appropriate choice of dynamic coupling reactions.

In particular, we are interested in porous functional materials, e.g., covalent organic cage compounds and metal-organic, covalent organic or supramolecular frameworks, in order to obtain novel materials for applications in areas such as organic electronics, host-guest interactions or energy-related subjects.

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