Objective Polygermanes, polymers with a -GeR2- repeat unit, are a potentially useful class of inorganic polymers with exciting chemical, physical, and electronic properties. Although recognized for having much promise, the study of polygermanes has been severely hindered by inadequate synthetic routes.In this proposal we target the creation of novel organogermanes as precursors for use in living anionic polymerizations. The realization of living polygermanes will allow for their incorporation into block copolymers such that self-assembled germanium containing nanostructures can ultimately be achieved. Potential nanotechnological applications are envisioned in nanolithography, photonics, and nanoelectronics.The applicant’s experience in synthetic germanium chemistry, combined with the host’s expertise in polymer and materials science, will be key to the proposal’s success. The project is both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary and includes aspects of organometallic chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology. The project will utilize the host’s existing international collaborations and will also establish new partnerships. The proposal will significantly enhance Europe’s position in the fields of nanotechnology and materials science, an important goal of the FP7. At the end of the fellowship the applicant aims to return to his home country to take up an academic position at a top university. Fields of science natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryorganometallic chemistrynatural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencesnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrymetalloidsengineering and technologynanotechnologynanoelectronics Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IIF - Marie Curie Action: "International Incoming Fellowships" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IIF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IIF - International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Coordinator UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL EU contribution € 210 092,80 Address BEACON HOUSE QUEENS ROAD BS8 1QU Bristol United Kingdom See on map Region South West (England) Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area Bristol, City of Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Vince Boyle (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
