Advanced Molecular Frameworks for Sodium Battery Electrode Applications. This project aims to develop new molecular materials capable of high capacity sodium-ion insertion. Through an innovative interdisciplinary approach that targets the synthesis and detailed characterisation of an extensive family of materials this project expects to generate major advances in the understanding of how the chemical, physical and structural attributes of the materials relate to their electrical charge/discharge ....Advanced Molecular Frameworks for Sodium Battery Electrode Applications. This project aims to develop new molecular materials capable of high capacity sodium-ion insertion. Through an innovative interdisciplinary approach that targets the synthesis and detailed characterisation of an extensive family of materials this project expects to generate major advances in the understanding of how the chemical, physical and structural attributes of the materials relate to their electrical charge/discharge behaviours. Significant anticipated outcomes and benefits include the development of new material design approaches that optimise battery electrode performance across a diverse parameter space, and the generation of advanced new materials worthy of commercial development in low-cost, large-scale battery applications.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0346515
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$507,000.00
Summary
Fluorescence Detector for the Australian National Beamline Facility. X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is an extremely important synchrotron radiation tool for determining the local structure around an X-ray absorbing atom. This has many applications in the study of materials, minerals, metal complexes, and metalloproteins and can often be used to obtain information that is not available by other techniques, because structural information can be obtained in the solid or solution state and in ....Fluorescence Detector for the Australian National Beamline Facility. X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is an extremely important synchrotron radiation tool for determining the local structure around an X-ray absorbing atom. This has many applications in the study of materials, minerals, metal complexes, and metalloproteins and can often be used to obtain information that is not available by other techniques, because structural information can be obtained in the solid or solution state and in mixtures. The current proposal is aimed at introducing new technology into the Australian National Beamline Facility that will greatly improve the quality and quantity of experiments that can be performed and extend studies into dilute solutions and protein samples.Read moreRead less
Nanoporous Molecular Frameworks: Chirality, Host-Guest Chemistry and Nanoscale Templation. Molecular frameworks are a new class of nanoporous material that promise a range of applications due to their reversible, selective guest-exchange and their great structural and chemical versatility. This project addresses three points of focus within this area: 1) the use of homochiral (handed) frameworks for molecular enantioseparations, 2) the mechanisms of guest-exchange in these systems, and 3) the us ....Nanoporous Molecular Frameworks: Chirality, Host-Guest Chemistry and Nanoscale Templation. Molecular frameworks are a new class of nanoporous material that promise a range of applications due to their reversible, selective guest-exchange and their great structural and chemical versatility. This project addresses three points of focus within this area: 1) the use of homochiral (handed) frameworks for molecular enantioseparations, 2) the mechanisms of guest-exchange in these systems, and 3) the use of these materials as porous templates within which other nanostructured materials may be grown. In addition to having considerable fundamental interest, the work promises a number of significant commercial benefits in the areas of drug purification and nanomaterials.Read moreRead less
Advanced Dynamic Function in Metal-Organic Framework Materials. This project targets the strategic incorporation of three important high-order functionalities into metal-organic framework materials. These are nanoporosity, that is the reversible inclusion of molecules and ions; anomalous mechanical response to changes in temperature, pressure and included guests; and electronic/magnetic function, specifically electron transfer and magnetic alignment. Examination of the unique interplay between ....Advanced Dynamic Function in Metal-Organic Framework Materials. This project targets the strategic incorporation of three important high-order functionalities into metal-organic framework materials. These are nanoporosity, that is the reversible inclusion of molecules and ions; anomalous mechanical response to changes in temperature, pressure and included guests; and electronic/magnetic function, specifically electron transfer and magnetic alignment. Examination of the unique interplay between these properties will address key questions in the science of nanoscale systems and may lead to the discovery of exciting new emergent phenomena. This will underpin the development of advanced new technologies, spanning gas separations, rechargeable batteries, high precision componentry and molecular electronic devices.Read moreRead less
Emergent function in coordination framework materials. This project aims to generate new classes of advanced materials that possess multiple high-order properties. The project targets the strategic incorporation of three high-order functionalities into molecular materials. These are anomalous mechanical response to changes in temperature, pressure and included guests, electronic and magnetic function, involving the transport and alignment of electrons, and nanoporosity, involving the reversible ....Emergent function in coordination framework materials. This project aims to generate new classes of advanced materials that possess multiple high-order properties. The project targets the strategic incorporation of three high-order functionalities into molecular materials. These are anomalous mechanical response to changes in temperature, pressure and included guests, electronic and magnetic function, involving the transport and alignment of electrons, and nanoporosity, involving the reversible inclusion of molecules and ions. Examination of the dynamic interplay between these properties will address key questions in the science of nanoscale systems. This will underpin the development of advanced new technologies spanning high precision device componentry, molecular electronic devices and gas separations.Read moreRead less
An Integrated Synthetic and NMR Spectroscopic Study of Photochemical Organometallic Bond Activation. Modifications of alkanes and related processes under study will occupy the heart of next generation catalysed chemical processes that may ultimately be used globally on a vast scale. A detailed knowledge of mechanism is the precursor to rational design and improvement of catalysed processes, making them more efficient and greener. This will allow better usage of Australia's natural gas and preci ....An Integrated Synthetic and NMR Spectroscopic Study of Photochemical Organometallic Bond Activation. Modifications of alkanes and related processes under study will occupy the heart of next generation catalysed chemical processes that may ultimately be used globally on a vast scale. A detailed knowledge of mechanism is the precursor to rational design and improvement of catalysed processes, making them more efficient and greener. This will allow better usage of Australia's natural gas and precious metal resources and benefit local chemical companies. Specialized new NMR technology that will greatly aid a wide range of local researchers will be developed to facilitate these studies. The researchers of the future will also be trained.Read moreRead less
Short circuiting redox enzymes. Enzymes that catalyse oxidation or reduction reactions can be integrated with an electrode in the development of biosensors. A key challenge is enabling an electrical current between the enzyme and the electrode and this project aims to probe this phenomenon to provide an enzyme system that operates with greater efficiency than in nature.
Smart Molecular Materials for Sensors, Displays and Nanodevices. The aims of this project are to synthesise new smart molecular materials and elucidate the chemical origin of the physical properties they exhibit. Exposure of these transition metal-based compounds to heat or light will induce changes in colour and magnetic behaviour, affording potential roles as the smallest possible electronic components or addressable entities for high density data storage. It is expected that the materials wil ....Smart Molecular Materials for Sensors, Displays and Nanodevices. The aims of this project are to synthesise new smart molecular materials and elucidate the chemical origin of the physical properties they exhibit. Exposure of these transition metal-based compounds to heat or light will induce changes in colour and magnetic behaviour, affording potential roles as the smallest possible electronic components or addressable entities for high density data storage. It is expected that the materials will also exhibit tunable thermochromic and photochromic properties, which are important for applications in photoresponsive devices or temperature sensors. The structure-function relationships determined will inform the development of molecular materials for future nanodevices, sensors or displays.Read moreRead less
Reactivity and Spectroscopy of Gas Phase Metal Oxide Cluster Ions: Structure-Reactivity Correlations and Fundamental Insights into Heterogeneous Catalysis. This project will make use of world class ARC funded instrumentation to carry out breakthrough science. The research will contribute fundamental insights into chemical bond activation relevant to industrial catalytic processes important to national manufacturing industries. These insights will improve the efficiency and selectivity of catal ....Reactivity and Spectroscopy of Gas Phase Metal Oxide Cluster Ions: Structure-Reactivity Correlations and Fundamental Insights into Heterogeneous Catalysis. This project will make use of world class ARC funded instrumentation to carry out breakthrough science. The research will contribute fundamental insights into chemical bond activation relevant to industrial catalytic processes important to national manufacturing industries. These insights will improve the efficiency and selectivity of catalytic processes and lead to increased profitability and/or a reduction in unwanted side products and pollution. The project will train young scientists in important experimental and theoretical chemical techniques, and will enhance and contribute to Australia's international research profile.Read moreRead less
Novel Photo-Catalysts for Water Oxidation: Linking Nature to New Technologies. Photosynthesis is the catalytic process used by biology to convert the sun's light into energy. This project aims to mimic photosynthesis with cheap and robust molecules. The approach has great potential for development of renewable energy production and benign industrial chemical processes. The project will bring Australia to the international forefront of this field. It will provide excellent research training in a ....Novel Photo-Catalysts for Water Oxidation: Linking Nature to New Technologies. Photosynthesis is the catalytic process used by biology to convert the sun's light into energy. This project aims to mimic photosynthesis with cheap and robust molecules. The approach has great potential for development of renewable energy production and benign industrial chemical processes. The project will bring Australia to the international forefront of this field. It will provide excellent research training in a range of scientific skills for Australian research students. Read moreRead less