Our Research
We are a materials chemistry group that designs and synthesizes functional nanomaterials. By controlling composition and nanostructure, we investigate how materials acquire their properties and function. Our long-term goal is to turn this understanding into materials with predictable behavior for sustainable energy and chemical processes.
DESIGN MATERIALS
Control composition and nanostructure through advanced synthesis.
UNDERSTAND FUNCTION
Reveal how structure and interfaces govern transport and reactivity.
PREDICT & CONTROL
Use mechanistic understanding to direct material behaviour and chemical processes.
Research Highlights
Discover our most impactful recent achievements and breakthroughs
October 202610 years of Kolen'ko Research Group - Nanochemistry!
Ten years ago, we started with a small team and a big purpose.
August 2026New EU Project Accepted
The RECAP-C2 Project has been selected for funding under Horizon Europe! Bringing together 17 partners from 10 countries, it will develop innovative pathways to transform captured CO₂ into green ethylene.
Latest News
Research activities, publications, and events from our group
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New paper on Electrocatalysis
Ramsundar (Alumni), Laura, and Yury's collaborative paper on Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) for OER published in Mater. Today Commun.
International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Technologies (ICAFMT)
Mouli Thalluri gave an invited talk at ICAFMT, Dongguan, China.
Meet the new Dr. in our group!
Congratulations to Siavash on recently earning his PhD! We’re proud of you and wish you all the best in your next chapter!
New paper on Electrolysis
Bernardo (Alumni), Yury, and Isilda's (Alumni) article on bipolar membrane water electrolysis.
New paper on Heterogeneous catalysis
Siavash, João Restivo (Alumni), and Yury paper on defect engineering of perovskite materials for oxygen electrode reaction published in Journal of Materials Advances
NGS PRR Agenda Closing Event
Kolen'ko group took part in the NGS PRR Agenda Closing Event, held in Braga, Portugal.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Collaborate with us to engineer nanomaterials for next-generation energy and catalytic technologies