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Supramolecular and Materials Chemistry

Our groups research focuses on ionic liquids (ILs) and the development of diverse materials for applications and water treatment and beyond

We are developing (3D-printable) ionic liquids (ILs) that show promising potential for applications such as fuel cells. In addition, we are investigating metal-containing ILs and their optical and electrical properties for possible usage in technologies like solar cells or LEDs.

Our second research field focuses on biochar/activated carbon and materials for water purification and other application areas. These carbon-based materials are derived from regional biowaste products such as coffee grounds or orange peels. Furthermore, we are working with hydrogel materials based on chitosan, which can also be used in water treatment.

Neuigkeiten/News

Dr. rer. nat. René Steinbrecher

4.12.2025

René has successfully defended his PhD thesis and is now Dr. rer. nat. René Steinbrecher. Congratulations and best of luck with you big new adventure in 2026!

Dr. Inga Block wins best Poster Award @ EMEC 2025

25.11.2025

Dr. Inga Block wins the Best Poster Award at the EMEC 2025 conference in Crete. Congratulations to our newest prize winner!

Dr. Jaya Bharti wins greenCHEM kickSTART Award 2025

20.11.2025

Dr. Jaya Bharti gewinnt den greenCHEM kickSTART Award 2025. The greenCHEM Kickstart Award is a competitive pitch event held in Berlin, organized in collaboration between greenCHEM, CHEManager International, and Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH to support outstanding early-stage innovations in green and sustainable chemistry. Congratulations on the new Award!

Dr. Biswajit Bhattacharyya wins Dr. R.S. Daryan Young Scientist Award 2025

14.10.2025

Dr. Biswajit Bhattacharyya wins the Dr. R.S. Daryan Young Scientist Award 2025 at the Society of Physical Chemistry Conference @ IIT Patna. Congratulations from the group!

New PostDoc

29.10.2025

On October 1, 2025, Dr. Jaya Bharti has joined the group as our newest PostDoc. Welcome to the Uni Potsdam!

Dr. rer. nat. Inga Block

23.10.2025

Inga has successfully defended her thesis and is now officially Dr. rer. nat. Inga Block. Congratulations!

Dr. rer. nat. Robin Tannert

16.10.2025

Robin has successfully defended his thesis and is now Dr. rer. nat. Robin Tannert! Congratulations from Zittau & Potsdam! 

New Website

Fall 2025

The Supramolecular Chemistry Group has a new website! Shoutout and big thanks to Inga for setting everything up!

New M.Sc.

8.8.2025

Ben has successfully defended his Masters Thesis and is now Ben Grothe, M.Sc. Congratulations!

New PostDoc

01.08.2025

Dr. Mark Young  from Queens University of Belfast started his work in our group on August 1st. He will be working interdisciplinary in both research fields of the group, ionic liquids and water treatment.

Herzlich Willkommen / Welcome Mark!

Dr. Christian Balischewski

Dr. Christian Balischewski

On January 28, 2025 the second PhD defense of the year in our group took place. 

Dr. Christian Balischewski defended his thesis with a striking Summa Cum Laude.
Congratulations and all the best for the future.

Dr. Christian Balischewski

Dr. Alyna Lange

Dr. Alyna Lange mit Prof. Taubert

The first PhD defense of the year was on January 14, 2025. 

Congratulations Dr. Alyna Lange to a successful defense and all the best for the PostDoc experience in New Zealand!

Dr. Alyna Lange mit Prof. Taubert