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EPSRC Reference:	GR/T27204/01
Title:	A pump-priming study of the potential of a new class of phthalocyanine derivatives as functional materials
Principal Investigator:	Cook, Professor MJ
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Department:	Chemistry
Organisation:	University of East Anglia
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	01 August 2004	Ends:	31 October 2005	Value (£):	61,433
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Chemical Synthetic Methodology Materials Synthesis & Growth
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Chemicals Electronics
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Phthalocyanines constitute a class of highly stable blue-green compounds. They are used extensively in industry as dyes and pigments, but are also important 'functional materials'. Thus a range of unique properties has led to their applications in modern electronic and photonic technologies. These include their use as charge carriers in photocopiers and laser printers and as the laser light sensitive materials in many CD-Roms.The proposed work examines a novel derivative discovered very recently by chance. The compound has unusual structural features which apparently leads to some unusual properties. The study seeks to confirm and assess some preliminary observations, to examine further properties, and to investigate whether analogues can be prepared.Compounds which possess the type of properties already identified may have a variety of applications in the molecular electronics fields. Of potential interest is the apparent ability to switch conductivity from 'off to 'on' and again to the 'off state by applying heat. Electrical switching is also induced by voltage change. Such materials have potential applications in emerging technologies requiring 'molecular thermostats' or for operation in the next generation of memory devices. However, materials for such applications should exhibit long term stability towards heat, light and, to a lesser extent, chemical contamination. Thus stability studies are high on the agenda for investigations.Should results from these studies prove encouraging, a further 3 year grant will be sought to develop the potential of the new class of compound. It is envisaged that such a development programme would be undertaken with appropriate collaborators from other academic groups and interested industrial laboratories.
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