Obiettivo
This project aims to link and coordinate the efforts of several scientific groups in order to study the basic features of the reactivity of metal atoms, nanoclusters and complexes over a range of experimental conditions. In particular, it is proposed to study the behaviour of metal species in respect of cryochemical, photochemical and catalytic reactions over the wide temperature range 12 - 300 K, and also to investigate the pyrolysis of selected organometallic complexes as a possible preparative route to metal cluster formation.
The use of both inert and reactive matrices as co-condensates will enable data to be obtained on the physical and chemical properties of short-lived metal-organic intermediates. Such studies will aim to investigate a) the effect of metal particle size and structure on chemical reactivity; b) novel chemical reactions involving coordinative and organometallic compounds both in the solid state and in solution; and c) possible new homogeneous or heterogeneous catalytic systems based on materials containing metal atom aggregates stabilised in organic polymers or supported on solid substrates.
Experimental studies will be accompanied by ab initio quantum chemical calculations of the spectra of probable reaction products in order to assist in their identification.
The success of this project depends upon a combination of scientific expertise in several areas, and a coordination of research effort between all the teams involved. With this aim in view, it is planned that scientific meetings for all team leaders will take place twice each year, where the principal objectives will be to exchange and discuss scientific results, to review progress, to set objectives and future work schemes, and to prepare material for publication. In addition, the project provides excellent opportunities for younger scientists from NIS countries to gain laboratory experience in INTAS establishments.
Success in this project will lead to:
the development of new experimental and theoretical approaches in the field of metal nanoclusters and organometallic complexes;
an understanding of the effect of metal cluster size on chemical reactivity in condensed phases, over a wide temperature range;
the discovery of new cryochemical, photochemical and catalytic reactions;
the possible development and production of new nanostructured materials having highly specific sensor and catalytic properties.
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SO17 1BJ SOUTHAMPTON
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