Light-driven method enables sustainable production of porous semiconducting polymers

Why it matters: This method offers a sustainable and metal-free pathway for producing advanced materials, reducing environmental impact.
- Koç University researchers developed a light-driven method for producing porous semiconducting polymers.
- The new method operates under ambient conditions and does not require metal catalysts.
- Prof. Dr. Önder Metin and Dr. Melek Sermin Özer led the study from the Department of Chemistry.
Researchers at Koç University have pioneered a novel light-driven method for sustainably producing porous semiconducting polymers, eliminating the need for metal catalysts and harsh conditions. This innovative approach, developed by Prof. Dr. Önder Metin and Dr. Melek Sermin Özer, promises a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective pathway for advanced material synthesis.




