4.17 University of Helsinki, Inorganic Chemistry
Overview
The Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry is a large unit of around 47 researchers
consisting, on average, of three professors, eight senior researchers, eleven
postdoctoral researchers and 25 PhD students. On average, three PhD students and
five MSc students graduate each year. Of the funding, 56 per cent is external, the
largest source being the Academy of Finland and graduate schools (30%).
Research profile
The unit’s research effort is highly integrated with close collaboration between the
three leading teams. The research is focused on two main areas of modern inorganic
chemistry. The materials work is concerned with the production of thin films with a
specialisation in atomic layer deposition (ALD). The thin film research covers the
whole area from precursor design and preparation to functional characterisation of
the films. The research is both fundamental and applied. Work on Li-ion batteries is
directed towards the production of microbatteries.
The green chemistry is based on organometallic homogenous catalysis, which is
directed towards the activation of small molecules, such as H2, O2 and CO2,
synthetic biopolymers and inorganic-organic composites and the catalytic
decomposition of wood.
All areas are experimental in nature and are supported by organometallic
synthesis of catalysts and ALD precursors and X-ray characterisation of coordination
compounds. The theoretical and computational needs are fulfilled by collaboration
both within and outside UH.
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