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PROJECT DETAILS
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can be considered molecular fragments of graphene. They have unique and powerful optoelectronic properties finding applications including solar energy conversion, spintronics, and other emerging technologies. Their properties can be engineered by controlling their molecular structures
This project will focus on the chemical synthesis of novel polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with bespoke folded 3D structures. Phenomena such as chirality and homoconjugation will be induced in these 3D hydrocarbons to form advanced new functional dyes.
A passion for synthetic organic chemistry will be necessary for this project.
The students primary responsibility will be completing the multi-step synthesis of these new molecules. However, they will also be trained to study these materials using electrochemistry and spectroscopy equipping them with a wide range of transferrable skills. This work will be completed at Loughborough University taking full advantage of new synthetic chemistry laboratories and our suite of tools for studying organic electronic materials.
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Iain Wright leads a diverse and productive young research team. All eligible interested applicants are welcome to contact him by email for further information. If you can display an enthusiasm for chemistry and scientific research in general, we want to hear from you.
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/chemistry/staff/academic-research/iain-wright/
Entry requirements for United Kingdom
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in chemistry. Enthusiasm for target driven synthetic organic chemistry is essential. A relevant master’s degree and/or experience in one or more of the following will be an advantage: synthetic organic chemistry, electrochemistry, photophysics.
Please see the programme website for international entry requirements by country.
English language requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select Chemistry. Please quote reference number: IW/CM/2022
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