Host-guest interactions in the solid state: models for an enhanced understanding of supramolecular chemistry. Molecular aggregates involving host and guest molecules underpin the design and development of functional materials in areas as diverse as catalysis, targeted drug delivery and gas storage. Project outcomes will facilitate the rationalisation and prediction of their properties and inspire future development of these important materials.
Taming carbon dioxide: Molecular interactions in the solid state. This project aims to investigate what features of host-guest systems are needed to encapsulate carbon dioxide in the solid state, particularly organic interactions guided by solid state observations. Technologies that reduce and manipulate atmospheric carbon dioxide will rely on understanding the intermolecular interactions between volatile molecules and designed substrates. This project will use structural chemistry, accurate X-r ....Taming carbon dioxide: Molecular interactions in the solid state. This project aims to investigate what features of host-guest systems are needed to encapsulate carbon dioxide in the solid state, particularly organic interactions guided by solid state observations. Technologies that reduce and manipulate atmospheric carbon dioxide will rely on understanding the intermolecular interactions between volatile molecules and designed substrates. This project will use structural chemistry, accurate X-ray diffraction data, complementary neutron diffraction experiments, quantum chemical calculations and computer graphics. These observations are expected to guide the synthesis of more efficient hosts.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE110100093
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$600,000.00
Summary
Shared laser facility. This shared laser facility will provide a pool of lasers to support the research of about 20 research groups and 30 PhD students.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE100100236
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$180,000.00
Summary
Facilities for spectroscopy and diffraction at high pressures. The provision of infrastructure for the study of novel materials under high pressures will enhance Australia's capability in creating new materials and in creating new devices that meet needs in communication, environment and medicine applications. The new facility will enable researchers to understand the response of structures to extreme pressures and will exploit the unique capabilities of the synchrotron light.
Electrostatic complementarity: A unifying principle in molecular crystal structures. Many technological advances are underpinned by the development of crystalline materials with desired physical properties. By exploring and quantifying the concept of 'electrostatic complementarity' in crystal packing, the project will give researchers access to a powerful suite of tools to assist in the greater understanding of intermolecular interactions.
Anomalous Structural Response in Porous Framework Materials. This project targets a key missing link in understanding the host-guest properties of porous framework materials, namely, the dynamic response of host lattices to their external environment and to the inclusion of molecular guests. By combining advanced chemical, physical and structural measurements the project expects to provide the first concerted picture of materials behaviour across an array of scientific and technological settings ....Anomalous Structural Response in Porous Framework Materials. This project targets a key missing link in understanding the host-guest properties of porous framework materials, namely, the dynamic response of host lattices to their external environment and to the inclusion of molecular guests. By combining advanced chemical, physical and structural measurements the project expects to provide the first concerted picture of materials behaviour across an array of scientific and technological settings, with particular focus given to industrially relevant ‘real world’ conditions. This promises to greatly inform the on-going chemical design, formulation and process engineering of these materials, in turn accelerating their development in gas separation, energy storage and device componentry applications.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE200101578
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$393,116.00
Summary
Quantitative structure-property relations for molecular crystals. Most of the known molecular compounds exist in crystalline form, and their stability and properties depend upon the structure and interactions in crystals. This project aims to develop methods in the field of quantum crystallography to accurately estimate the electronic properties of molecular crystals, their stability, and associated energetics. The outcomes will be directly applicable in the design of new solid-state forms of ph ....Quantitative structure-property relations for molecular crystals. Most of the known molecular compounds exist in crystalline form, and their stability and properties depend upon the structure and interactions in crystals. This project aims to develop methods in the field of quantum crystallography to accurately estimate the electronic properties of molecular crystals, their stability, and associated energetics. The outcomes will be directly applicable in the design of new solid-state forms of pharmaceutical drugs with enhanced solubility and efficacy and hence reduced drug dosage. Understanding the electronic properties in molecular semiconductor crystals, and the strategies to tune and control these properties will contribute to future generation electronic device material manufacturing.Read moreRead less
Fill it, Squeeze it, Crush it: Extreme Gas Uptake in Microporous Materials . Porous materials have the potential to be used as exceptional carbon capture materials, as well as for trapping and releasing other useful gases, such as those used in medical applications. They work, because they contain small holes where these gases can be trapped. Unfortunately, finding gas inside these holes experimentally is incredibly difficult, making it challenging to make better porous materials. In this pro ....Fill it, Squeeze it, Crush it: Extreme Gas Uptake in Microporous Materials . Porous materials have the potential to be used as exceptional carbon capture materials, as well as for trapping and releasing other useful gases, such as those used in medical applications. They work, because they contain small holes where these gases can be trapped. Unfortunately, finding gas inside these holes experimentally is incredibly difficult, making it challenging to make better porous materials. In this project, I will use extreme pressures to saturate these holes with gas molecules, allowing us to ‘see’ them. Not only will this mean that better porous materials can be designed and made, but will provide a unique approach to storing and trapping gases to be used in a variety of applications, from the energy to medical sectors.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE180100112
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$348,575.00
Summary
Design and synthesis of new radical and heterometallic magnetic molecules. This project aims to build upon recent advances in developing magnetic molecules for use in electronic devices. The development of new electronic devices based on quantum systems will lead to the development of faster more efficient computers. Magnetic molecules are promising candidates for the data storage components in these systems. Despite the potential of these materials, the temperature at which they operate needs t ....Design and synthesis of new radical and heterometallic magnetic molecules. This project aims to build upon recent advances in developing magnetic molecules for use in electronic devices. The development of new electronic devices based on quantum systems will lead to the development of faster more efficient computers. Magnetic molecules are promising candidates for the data storage components in these systems. Despite the potential of these materials, the temperature at which they operate needs to be increased above that of liquid helium. This project is focused on the development of new magnetic lanthanide molecules with higher working temperatures. The outcomes will provide a greater understanding of how structure impacts on the magnetic properties of the molecule.Read moreRead less