Obiettivo This proposal focuses on a cutting-edge approach to the development of the next generation of molecular water oxidation catalysts (WOCs). Artificial water splitting is as an essential technology because it allows for the conversion of abundant solar energy and H2O to the carbon-neutral fuels O2 and H2. However, artificial water splitting technologies have been impeded by slow WOCs. To date, an unsystematic approach to designing WOCs has been taken. No attention has been directed towards how the intrinsic properties of the catalyst, such as oxidation state, spin state, d-electron count, and ligand field affect the catalytic activity. Additionally, the factors that affect O-O bond formation, the most demanding step in water oxidation catalysis, are poorly understood. Our key goals are to utilise a first principles, bottom-up approach to water oxidation catalyst design to develop the next generation of fast molecular WOCs. Specifically, we propose:1) To develop a family of ML complexes (M = Mn, Fe, Co, Ru) utilising ligands (L) that enforce octahedral, trigonal bipyramidal, and tetrahedral ligand fields; 2) To apply the family of ML complexes as WOCs in order to gauge how oxidation state, spin state, d-electron count, and ligand field, affect the catalytic activity; 3) To carry out detailed mechanistic investigations into O-O bond formation using the ML complexes.The CIG grant will play a major role for the applicant in his transition from an early career researcher to an independent, established European scientist with a higher research profile.The CIG will be the principle source of funding for lab supplies, equipment and travel for the researcher's new group, and salary for the applicant, and two young researchers. The CIG will allow the applicant to more quickly attract other research grants and thus to contribute to EU research output. The CIG grant will thus provide the candidate with the launchpad for an independent career of scientific excellence in the EU. Campo scientifico engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energysolar energynatural scienceschemical scienceselectrochemistryelectrolysisnatural scienceschemical sciencescatalysis Programma(i) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Argomento(i) FP7-PEOPLE-2012-CIG - Marie-Curie Action: "Career Integration Grants" Invito a presentare proposte FP7-PEOPLE-2012-CIG Vedi altri progetti per questo bando Meccanismo di finanziamento MC-CIG - Support for training and career development of researcher (CIG) Coordinatore THE PROVOST, FELLOWS, FOUNDATION SCHOLARS & THE OTHER MEMBERS OF BOARD, OF THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY & UNDIVIDED TRINITY OF QUEEN ELIZABETH NEAR DUBLIN Contributo UE € 100 000,00 Indirizzo COLLEGE GREEN TRINITY COLLEGE D02 CX56 DUBLIN 2 Irlanda Mostra sulla mappa Regione Ireland Eastern and Midland Dublin Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contatto amministrativo Deirdre Savage (Ms.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato
