Novel Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy applications in molecular, supramolecular electrochemistry and biological systems. Improved understanding of chemical reactivity in natural and artificial molecular systems and acquisition of a wider perspective of electron transfer processes are two important challenges in chemistry and biology. Through this well defined research project, the CI, jointly with the host facility, has the skills to achieve valuable new insights. This project will expand Au ....Novel Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy applications in molecular, supramolecular electrochemistry and biological systems. Improved understanding of chemical reactivity in natural and artificial molecular systems and acquisition of a wider perspective of electron transfer processes are two important challenges in chemistry and biology. Through this well defined research project, the CI, jointly with the host facility, has the skills to achieve valuable new insights. This project will expand Australia's knowledge base and research capability and open new scenarios for frontier technologies and advanced materials. This project will introduce the SECM methods into Australia. The foreseen benefits include technology exchange and contribution to fundamental and applied science.Read moreRead less
Electrochemically, photochemically and magnetically tuneable organic semi-conducting electrodes for probing biologically important redox chemistry and catalysis. Newly developed tuneable, semi-conductor electrode materials will facilitate substantial advances in electrochemistry. The almost unprecedented levels of flexibility with respect to metal and organic constituents will facilitate insights into biologically important electron transfer and coupled catalytic processes and promote commercia ....Electrochemically, photochemically and magnetically tuneable organic semi-conducting electrodes for probing biologically important redox chemistry and catalysis. Newly developed tuneable, semi-conductor electrode materials will facilitate substantial advances in electrochemistry. The almost unprecedented levels of flexibility with respect to metal and organic constituents will facilitate insights into biologically important electron transfer and coupled catalytic processes and promote commercial opportunities for sensor development. Electrochemistry represents an enabling discipline in science. The project offers the opportunity for high quality multi-disciplinary doctoral training, integration of skills of scientists from different backgrounds and opportunities to work in world-class national and international infrastructure in the areas of chemistry, biological chemistry and materials science.Read moreRead less