Our research involves the design of molecular assemblies directed towards efficient solar energy storage, novel microporous materials synthesis and improved ferroelectric crystals. Towards accomplishing these goals, the development of optical spectroscopic probes to examine the structure function relationships in these systems is important. With special focus on the solid state, fluorescence, Raman, diffuse reflectance, infrared along with time-resolved spectroscopies have been developed in order to resolve structural issues. In the biochemical area, the correlation of toxicity with surface chemical properties of asbestos and zeolitic fibers are being evaluated by fluorescence imaging techniques.
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