| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/D038316/1 |
| Title: |
Functional Helicates: (COST working group D31-0008-04) |
| Principal Investigator: |
Fletcher, Dr NC |
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| Department: |
Sch of Chemistry and Chemical Eng |
| Organisation: |
Queen's University of Belfast |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
28 October 2005 |
Ends: |
27 October 2008 |
Value (£): |
20,838
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Chemical Synthetic Methodology |
Co-ordination Chemistry |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
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This application is for the standard allowance of 20K to support the activities of Dr. N. C. Fletcher's research group in the approved COST-D31 Functional Helicates working group. This network of European chemists, encompassing both younger scientists and established researchers, brings together eight recognised experts with common interests in the synthesis of helical molecular assemblies. Recent studies in the controlled formation of coordination helicates have opened a rational approach to molecular structural control. There are now unparalleled opportunities to not only control composition, but to encode the precise micro-architecture governing such features as ligand directionality, groove size and chirality into the molecular array. This new synthetic versatility allows the isolation of materials possessing a wide range of unique and tuneable properties capable of application in any number of situations. This working group will allow a focussed study of the properties of these aesthetically pleasing motifs by considering both the choices of metal ions and ligand structure and composition. Thus it will be possible to introduce: redox active species suitable for catalytic applications or the mechanical control of the structure, d and f-group metals to deliver optical, chiro-optical and electronic signalling properties, magnetic coupling and spin crossover species, cavities between the coordination centres capable of acting as cryptand like receptors for small molecules and activity in such biological systems as DNA to name just a few of the exciting possibilities. The co-operations within a COST working group would allow each member to gain substantial knowledge on different ligand systems, metal centres and possible functionality, while allowing opportunities to disseminate new knowledge upon synthetic procedures, generated function and applications to a targeted audience. Exchange of personal will make the special techniques from each working group member available to the others. Additionally the membership will develop a catalogue of molecular systems available to be explored by recognised experts in specialised fields. This will then lead on to standardisation of screening methodologies and a direct comparison of materials for particular applications, building a cohesive knowledgebase within Europe. The power of working as a collaborative unit with similar objectives will empower the research of individual groups, prevent replication of work and identify new key targets thus creating a vibrant opportunity at the cutting face of the subject area.
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