| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M86460/01 |
| Title: |
FUNCTIONALISED POROUS INORGANIC-ORGANIC NETWORK POLYMERS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Morris, Professor RE |
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| Department: |
Chemistry |
| Organisation: |
University of St Andrews |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
10 November 1999 |
Ends: |
09 May 2002 |
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108,198
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| Materials Characterisation |
Materials Synthesis & Growth |
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In this project we propose to synthesise a new class of metal functionalised porous inorganic - organic polymer. These materials have great potential for use as catalysts. In this project we intend to concentrate on Ti and Mo containing materials, which will be used fo rthe oxidation of alkenes and methonal respectively. The proposed polymers have a number of advantages over the porous materials that are currently used in these processes, including a more hydrophobic framework (which is important in both cases) and control over the location of the metal incorporation. The new polymers will be tested for catalytic activity in the two reactions with diffreent oxidants and substrates. Of prime imortance for te rationalisation of the properties of polymers is a deep understanding of the structure of the materials and the local environments of the metal species at present. The polymers will be structurally characterised by MAS NMR, porosimetry, EXFAS, UV-vis and IR spectroscopy. Hydrophobicity and thermal properties will also be studied.
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http://www.st-and.ac.uk |