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CHI Chunyan is a Professor at the National University of Singapore, Department of Chemistry. She holds the title of Assistant Head (Graduate Programme) and her research interests include Organic Synthesis, Materials Chemistry, and Polymer Science. Her profile page provides further details about her work and contributions in these areas.
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Chunyan Chi's research focuses on π-conjugated molecules and materials, with an emphasis on their synthesis, characterization, and application in optoelectronics and environmental remediation. Her work explores low band gap polycyclic hydrocarbons, acene-based materials, and N-annulated perylene derivatives for enhanced light-harvesting and high-efficiency dye systems. She investigates the electronic and photophysical properties of oligofluorenes, biradicaloids, and quinodimethane-based compounds, aiming to develop materials with tunable ground states and strong near-infrared absorption. Additionally, she has contributed to the design of cationic conjugated polyelectrolytes and discotic mesogens for DNA concentration determination and two-photon absorption chromophores. Her research also includes the synthesis of graphene oxide/ferric hydroxide composites for arsenate removal.