Obiettivo Understanding the solvation of an ion at the molecular level is a cornerstone of physical chemistry. For anions in water, the interactions are particularly complex, with some simple anions exhibiting surface activity. The most fundamental aqueous anion is the hydrated electron and it represents a benchmark for understanding solvation and electron-water interactions in solution. However, despite the hydrated electron’s apparent simplicity and its technological and scientific importance, it remains at the centre of much debate. Questions concerning its structure and solvation at interfaces are currently highly contentious. In this proposal, a number of complementary approaches are applied to the study of aqueous interfacial electrons with the aim of gaining a new understanding of the solvation structure, dynamics and reactivity of this species. Specifically, gas-phase clusters will be used as molecular-level laboratories to gain a fundamental understanding of the electron-water interactions as well as solvation motifs and dynamics. These will also be used to explore the reactivity of electrons bound at the interface of water with atmospheric and biologically pertinent molecules. In parallel to the cluster studies, dynamics and reactivity of the electron at the ambient water interface will also be studied using non-linear spectroscopy. Together, these studies will provide an in depth understanding of electron solvation and its importance as a reactive species at aqueous interfaces. Campo scientifico natural scienceschemical sciencesphysical chemistrynatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsspectroscopy Programma(i) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Argomento(i) ERC-SG-PE4 - ERC Starting Grant - Physical and Analytical Chemical sciences Invito a presentare proposte ERC-2012-StG_20111012 Vedi altri progetti per questo bando Meccanismo di finanziamento ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant Istituzione ospitante UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM Contributo UE € 1 839 322,00 Indirizzo STOCKTON ROAD THE PALATINE CENTRE DH1 3LE Durham Regno Unito Mostra sulla mappa Regione North East (England) Tees Valley and Durham Durham CC Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Ricercatore principale Jan Raf Rogier Verlet (Dr.) Contatto amministrativo Wendy Harle (Ms.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato Beneficiari (1) Classifica in ordine alfabetico Classifica per Contributo UE Espandi tutto Riduci tutto UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM Regno Unito Contributo UE € 1 839 322,00 Indirizzo STOCKTON ROAD THE PALATINE CENTRE DH1 3LE Durham Mostra sulla mappa Regione North East (England) Tees Valley and Durham Durham CC Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Ricercatore principale Jan Raf Rogier Verlet (Dr.) Contatto amministrativo Wendy Harle (Ms.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato
