Our Identity : Molecular Chemistry
The research work done at the Institute of Molecular Chemistry encompasses various basic aspects of molecular chemistry: synthetic methodology, reactivity and molecular engineering, green chemistry, advanced analytical methods, with many projects interfacing with
Organization
The Institute is organized into 5 Research Teams
Academics, Staff and Students
Fields of Expertise
Organic synthesis – Catalysis – Coordination chemistry – Therapeutical chemistry – Natural substances – Separation methods – Organic structural analysis – Macromolecular chemistry – Encapsulation – Chemical valorization of biomass – Molecular modelling – Pharmaceutical Technology – Polymer materials - Environmental chemistry – Enzyme inhibition
Methodology for organic synthesis
6 Academics, 2 Researchers CNRS, 1 Research Engineer
Coordinator: Dr Jean-Bernard Behr
keywords: Transition metals chemistry, chemistry of heteroelements (F, S, Si…), radical reactions, asymmetric synthesis, reaction mechanism studies, carbohydrate chemistry, glucides, detergents , bioactive molecules.
Biomolecules: synthesis and action mechanisms
16 Academics, 1 Researchers CNRS, 1 Research Engineer
Coordinator: Dr Arnaud Haudrechy
keywords: Enzymatic inhibition, G-quadruplex ligands, DNA photodamage, matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors, carbohydrates, glycosidase inhibitors, chemoenzymatic synthesis, valorisation of biomass.
Coordination chemistry
11 Academics, 2 Research Engineers
Coordinator: Prof. Emmanuel Guillon
Complexes for therapy and imaging (optical and magnetic) → Photo-Dynamic Therapy Molecular and nanoparticular probes for imaging (MRI and optical imaging)
Ionic liquids, dendrimers and surfactants (biosourced)
keywords: transition metals; lanthanides; PDT; luminescence; MRI; characterization of complexes (structure, properties, stability); solid-solution interface; surface characterization; ionic liquids; dendrimers; valorisation of biomass.
Chemistry of Natural Substances
6 Academics, 1 Researcher CNRS, 3 Engineers & technicians
Coordinator: Dr Jean-Marc Nuzillard
keywords: secondary metabolites, peptides and proteins from plants; pharmacologically active natural products; cosmetic active ingredients; structure elucidation by computer; micro-imaging by NMR; new extractive/separative methods.
Functional polymers and networks
6 Academics, 1 Researcher CNRS, 1 Research Engineer
Coordinator: Prof. Xavier Coqueret
keywords: Starch,«green monomers»,oligo- and polysaccharides, lignin, grafting, polymerisation, biodegradation, clean processes, micro- nano- bio-encapsulation, vectorisation, gels, functional materials, composites.
Main Scientific Equipments :
Plat-Form For Analytics and Chemical Transformation - PlAneT
The PlAneT platform operated by our Institute supports the activity of academic and industrial research laboratories located on our campus and in the Champagne Ardenne region. PlAneT covers a whole range of advanced structural characterization methods for molecular compounds as well quantitative chemical analysis. State-of–the-art equipments and expert scientists provide routine analysis as well as on-demand analytical service.
Contact : Dr. Dominique Harakat > dominique.harakat@univ-reims.fr
ICMR Supports Academic Curricula and Training at URCA
Master of Science degrees Field :« Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences »
Master « Chemistry, Natural Products, Drugs »
Master « Engineering of Natural and Industrial Environments »
Master « Production and valorisation of agro-sources/agromolecules »
Overview of the Research Projects
Projects supported in the frame of State RegionProjects Contract CPER 2007-2013
Projects funded by the French national Research Agency
Networks and thematic groups of CNRS
Federative Structures related to Health Research
Projects supported by Competitiveness Clusters