Nano Chemistry

About Nano Chemistry
The research section brings together strong research environments in energy and catalysis, theoretical and experimental molecular electronics, advanced optical and spectroscopic methods, and the design of novel functional molecules and nanomaterials.
Through interdisciplinary collaborations, we combine synthesis, theoretical modelling, X-ray analysis, spectroscopy, and advanced characterization to generate fundamental scientific insights and contribute to solutions for the green transition, next-generation electronics, and biomedical technologies.
Head of Section
Bo Wegge Laursen
ProfessorOffice: CS16
Research focus
- Design and Synthesis of Functional Molecules and Nanomaterials
Development of molecules and nanomaterials with tailored optical, electronic, and photophysical properties. - Molecular Self-Assembly and Supramolecular Systems
Research into how molecules organize into complex nanostructures such as membranes and nanotubes. - Molecular Electronics and Quantum Transport
Investigation of charge transport and quantum mechanical effects in molecular systems. - Advanced Spectroscopy and Microscopy
Development and application of advanced methods for studying molecules, nanomaterials, and chemical processes. - Bio-Nanotechnology, Sensors, and Nanomedicine
Development of nanotechnology-based solutions for biological systems, diagnostics, and medical applications. - Computational Nanochemistry and Materials Modelling
Application of computational methods and artificial intelligence to understand and design molecular systems and materials.
Research Groups
The research groups investigate and develop materials and molecules at the nanoscale. Their research contributes to new technologies in healthcare, energy, and electronics, including improved diagnostics, more precise sensors, novel medicines, advanced light-emitting materials, and future computing technologies.
By combining experiments, microscopy, computational modelling, and artificial intelligence, they generate new knowledge that can be translated into solutions with impact on both industry and society.
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Contact
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Phone+4540433881
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E-mailbwl@chem.ku.dk
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