Coordination networks based on carbonate and related ions [ 2003-01-01 - 2006-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Brendan Abrahams (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Richard Robson (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Coordination networks based on carbonate and related ions. The very familiar carbonate ion will be put to use to generate a very unfamiliar family of new coordination polymers with geometries and topologies of fundamental structural significance. Carbonate's ability to bring associated metal centres into close communication may lead to unusual and possibly useful electrical, magnetic and catalytic properties. The ability to deliberately engineer specifically targeted coordination polymers with predetermined properties or functions would make possible diverse applications of great practical value; the project will contribute significantly to the basis for such capabilities leading to ?designer materials? of the future.

Funding Amount $380,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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