Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0209486]Researchers: Cameron Kepert (Chief Investigator) , Prof Keith Murray (Chief Investigator) , Prof Hans Toftlund (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Cooperativity in Spin-Crossover Systems: Memory, Magnetism and Microporosity. Spin-crossover centres are a well known form of inorganic electronic switch for which variation of temperature, pressure and irradiation leads to a change in d-electron configuration and therefore changes to structure, colour and magnetism. Here we aim to synthesise and study a wide variety of new spin-crossover systems where cooperativity between centres, induced by careful supramolecular design, will lead to molecules and materials having memory retention, magnetic ordering and/or microporosity. The significance of these aims covers several fundamental questions in the science of electronic systems. We also identify a number of potential nanochemical switching applications for the unique systems proposed.
Funding Amount $335,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0209486
- ARC : DP0209486