About Kolen'ko Group

At Kolen'ko Group, we unite synthetic chemists, materials scientists, and coating engineers to develop and investigate unconventional nanomaterials, creating a one-stop platform for sustainable and circular economy applications.

CSI Strategy: Catalysis, and Investigation

  • Drivers: Knowledge that does not exist yet, unconventional nanomaterials, non-trivial characterization, disruptive applications
  • Scientific and Technologic Domains: Nanotechnology, chemistry, materials, catalysis, coatings, clean energy technologies
Nanochem Group Laboratory

Our Mission

We use the transformative potential of nanochemistry to explore and implement bold, innovative ideas aimed at addressing today’s most pressing sustainability challenges. By thinking beyond traditional approaches, we develop unconventional solutions that support a cleaner, more resilient, and more sustainable future.

Our History

2016

Group Founded

Nanochemistry Research Group

2016

First Horizon 2020 Project

CritCat:

2017

First PhD Student

Focus on photovoltaic devices

2019

Marie Curie Action

CO₂COFs: CO₂ conversion

2021

First Project as Coordinator

SpinCat for water electrolysis

2024

Renamed to Kolen'ko Group

2024

EIC Pathfinder as Coordinator

MemCat: CO₂ to ethylene

2025

Around 30 Members

Expanding international impact