Emergent properties in spin crossover materials. This project aims to develop ‘intelligent’ materials in which emergent properties arise due to the strategic combination of spin switching with other functionalities. Spin crossover is a versatile form of molecular switch which can reversibly change structure, colour and magnetism using convenient external stimuli. In probing new and interesting forms of interplay between technologically relevant properties, this work addresses the science of host ....Emergent properties in spin crossover materials. This project aims to develop ‘intelligent’ materials in which emergent properties arise due to the strategic combination of spin switching with other functionalities. Spin crossover is a versatile form of molecular switch which can reversibly change structure, colour and magnetism using convenient external stimuli. In probing new and interesting forms of interplay between technologically relevant properties, this work addresses the science of host-guest and electronic/magnetic systems and could lead to materials worthy of commercial development to underpin a range of future high-level technologies spanning low energy separations, molecular sensing, data storage, and electronic/magnetic/optical device componentry.Read moreRead less
Multifunctional hybrid spin crossover materials. Spin-crossover is a fascinating class of molecular switching transition for which pronounced changes in molecular structure, colour and magnetism can be induced reversibly through variation of temperature, pressure, light irradiation, magnetic field and chemical environment. This project targets the strategic development of new spin-crossover systems where cooperativity between switching centres will lead to advanced molecules and materials having ....Multifunctional hybrid spin crossover materials. Spin-crossover is a fascinating class of molecular switching transition for which pronounced changes in molecular structure, colour and magnetism can be induced reversibly through variation of temperature, pressure, light irradiation, magnetic field and chemical environment. This project targets the strategic development of new spin-crossover systems where cooperativity between switching centres will lead to advanced molecules and materials having unprecedented host-guest capabilities, magnetic ordering, memory retention and a range of exotic multifunctional properties. The work addresses several fundamental questions in the science of electronic systems and will lead to advanced switchable materials worthy of commercial development.Read moreRead less
Molecular switching nanomaterials for modern technology. This project aims to develop a new class of functional materials with integrated molecular switching capacity. Molecule-based switching materials are actively pursued in cutting-edge sensory, information storage and nanophotonic devices. This project expects to drive the advancement of modern memory-switching device and sensor technologies. An expected outcome of this project is to define a new sophisticated class of nanomaterials with in ....Molecular switching nanomaterials for modern technology. This project aims to develop a new class of functional materials with integrated molecular switching capacity. Molecule-based switching materials are actively pursued in cutting-edge sensory, information storage and nanophotonic devices. This project expects to drive the advancement of modern memory-switching device and sensor technologies. An expected outcome of this project is to define a new sophisticated class of nanomaterials with inbuilt molecular switching features in active pursuit of modern nanotechnologies and evolving key fundamental concepts which underpin nano-scale switching.Read moreRead less
Anomalous Structural Response in Porous Framework Materials. This project targets a key missing link in understanding the host-guest properties of porous framework materials, namely, the dynamic response of host lattices to their external environment and to the inclusion of molecular guests. By combining advanced chemical, physical and structural measurements the project expects to provide the first concerted picture of materials behaviour across an array of scientific and technological settings ....Anomalous Structural Response in Porous Framework Materials. This project targets a key missing link in understanding the host-guest properties of porous framework materials, namely, the dynamic response of host lattices to their external environment and to the inclusion of molecular guests. By combining advanced chemical, physical and structural measurements the project expects to provide the first concerted picture of materials behaviour across an array of scientific and technological settings, with particular focus given to industrially relevant ‘real world’ conditions. This promises to greatly inform the on-going chemical design, formulation and process engineering of these materials, in turn accelerating their development in gas separation, energy storage and device componentry applications.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE150100263
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$373,536.00
Summary
Halogen Bonding for Assembly and Separation in Solution. The properties of substances we experience in our daily lives owe much to very weak interactions taking place between molecules. Consider a cup of coffee: very weak interactions hold the water together as a liquid, and result in the biological action of caffeine within the body. The project aims to develop new materials based on an underexplored class of weak interactions known as halogen bonds. These interactions will be used to assemble ....Halogen Bonding for Assembly and Separation in Solution. The properties of substances we experience in our daily lives owe much to very weak interactions taking place between molecules. Consider a cup of coffee: very weak interactions hold the water together as a liquid, and result in the biological action of caffeine within the body. The project aims to develop new materials based on an underexplored class of weak interactions known as halogen bonds. These interactions will be used to assemble large molecules in solution, probe the presence of pollutants in water, and to separate active and inactive forms of pharmaceuticals. The development of health and environmental applications in the course of this project aim to significantly enhance our fundamental understanding of these weak interactions.Read moreRead less
Mixed valence coordination polymers and their electronic properties. The project aims to synthesise and examine the properties of crystalline coordination polymers that exhibit unusual and technologically useful properties arising from long-range electronic communication. The focus will be on materials in which the modular components (ligands, metals and counterions) are present in mixed valence states. The experimental investigation will be supported by dispersion-corrected, periodic-boundary D ....Mixed valence coordination polymers and their electronic properties. The project aims to synthesise and examine the properties of crystalline coordination polymers that exhibit unusual and technologically useful properties arising from long-range electronic communication. The focus will be on materials in which the modular components (ligands, metals and counterions) are present in mixed valence states. The experimental investigation will be supported by dispersion-corrected, periodic-boundary DFT calculations which will be employed to both rationalise behaviour and provide direction for the generation of new materials.Read moreRead less
New molecular architectures: synthesis, structure and properties. Through the implementation of rational design principles we intend to generate new types of nanoporous materials by bringing together molecular building blocks of appropriate size, shape and functionality. With such systems able to act as hosts for small molecules we expect that novel and technologically useful properties will arise.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE210101176
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$445,000.00
Summary
Fluorescent probes for super-resolution imaging of the amyloid architecture. The goal of this project is to develop chemical tools that enable molecular-level imaging of the amyloid structure. The Nobel Prize-winning super-resolution microscopy provides nanoscale imaging capabilities, but surprisingly there have been no substantive efforts to design fluorescent sensors that are compatible with this cutting-edge technology. In this project, new fluorescent super-resolution sensors will be develop ....Fluorescent probes for super-resolution imaging of the amyloid architecture. The goal of this project is to develop chemical tools that enable molecular-level imaging of the amyloid structure. The Nobel Prize-winning super-resolution microscopy provides nanoscale imaging capabilities, but surprisingly there have been no substantive efforts to design fluorescent sensors that are compatible with this cutting-edge technology. In this project, new fluorescent super-resolution sensors will be developed that enable nanoscale visualisation of amyloid assemblies. These chemical and biochemical studies will establish rational design strategies to develop fluorescent sensors for super-resolution imaging applications and significantly advance our understanding of fundamental differences functional and toxic protein assemblies.Read moreRead less
Multifunctional nanoballs and variable length ligands. Nanometer sized molecules will produce new advanced materials that absorb hydrogen (energy storage) and carbon dioxide (pollution control), separate gases, produce cleaner chemical reactions and magnetically switch in response to temperature, light and guests. Other new materials will increase or decrease their porosity in a controlled fashion.
Switchable molecules for molecular nanoscience. This project targets the development and exploration of switchable molecules for future nanoscale devices. Applications will include individual molecules as: units of magnetic memory for high density data storage, quantum bits in quantum computers, components in electronic devices and switching units in display media.