Our research group aims to address challenges in materials chemistry, biotechnology, and sustainability by developing novel designs and syntheses of bioinspired macromolecules. Through strategic planning and detailed analysis, we will lead the way in creating innovative and sustainable synthetic methods for a variety of biomimetic polymeric structures. Interdisciplinary collaboration will be the core of our approach, with undergraduate and graduate researchers taking the lead in synthesizing bioinspired materials through extensive characterization and drawing principles and techniques from green synthesis, polymer chemistry, materials science, and biology.
Project 1: Peptoid Based Biomimetic Nanomaterials.
Polypeptoids are a new type of synthetic polymer that exhibits sequence-defined folding behavior similar to biological polymers, while demonstrating outstanding robustness. This proposal aims to explore new avenues, such as dynamic covalent chemistry, for investigating the self-assembly and catalytic properties of both linear and cyclic peptoids, while also addressing current challenges in the design of biomimetic materials.
Project 2: Mechanoredox Catalysis for Synthetic Transformation.
Piezoelectric nanoparticles-mediated mechanoredox catalysis has emerged as an alternative to well-explored electrochemical and photoredox systems for synthetic organic chemistry and macromolecular transformation. This project aims to systematically study and explore mechanoredox catalysis in new ways, creating sustainable and environmentally friendly pathways for synthetic transformations.
Chakma Research Lab 