Inorganic Coordination Chemistry for Precursor Development
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Southampton
Department Name: Sch of Chemistry
Abstract
This project is concerned with research in the area of coordination chemistry to develop new inorganic complexes for evaluation as precursors for the electrodeposition of semiconducting materials from low polarity non-aqueous solvents. The target materials are those that exhibit thermoelectric properties, phase change memory and IR detectors, primarily involving main group (p-block) elements. Key objectives are to develop reagents that have sufficient stability, solubility and suitable electrochemical properties to allow electrodeposition of the relevant elements and compound semiconductors.
In addition to developing skills in synthetic inorganic chemistry, expertise in inert atmosphere techniques will be developed. There will be opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a range of key characterisation techniques, including single crystal X-ray diffraction, multinuclear NMR, IR, Raman and UV-visible spectroscopy, as appropriate.
In addition to developing skills in synthetic inorganic chemistry, expertise in inert atmosphere techniques will be developed. There will be opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a range of key characterisation techniques, including single crystal X-ray diffraction, multinuclear NMR, IR, Raman and UV-visible spectroscopy, as appropriate.
People |
ORCID iD |
G Reid (Primary Supervisor) | |
Rhys King (Student) |
Publications
Greenacre VK
(2019)
Neutral and cationic phosphine and arsine complexes of tin(iv) halides: synthesis, properties, structures and anion influence.
in Dalton transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003)
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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EP/N509747/1 | 30/09/2016 | 29/09/2021 | |||
1940707 | Studentship | EP/N509747/1 | 30/09/2017 | 29/09/2021 | Rhys King |
Description | As part of this award, new precursors for the electrodeposition of functional materials have been developed. The fundamental coordination chemistry of germanium and tin has been expanded which may lead to new developments in this area. |
Exploitation Route | The outcomes may be used to inspire future research efforts in this area of coordination chemistry and also for the development of precursors for the electrodeposition of technologically relevant materials. |
Sectors | Chemicals Electronics Manufacturing including Industrial Biotechology |
Description | ADEPT Project |
Organisation | University of Nottingham |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | The funding for this project is associated with the project EP/N035437/1. The contribution I make is in the synthesis of bespoke chemical precursors. |
Collaborator Contribution | The collaborators perform the electrochemistry and electrodeposition experiments and characterize the resultant films. |
Impact | This collaboration is multi-disciplinary involving three universities (Warwick, Notthingham, and Southampton), and spans the disciplines of Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Physics, and ECS (Electronics and Computer science) |
Start Year | 2017 |
Description | ADEPT Project |
Organisation | University of Southampton |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | The funding for this project is associated with the project EP/N035437/1. The contribution I make is in the synthesis of bespoke chemical precursors. |
Collaborator Contribution | The collaborators perform the electrochemistry and electrodeposition experiments and characterize the resultant films. |
Impact | This collaboration is multi-disciplinary involving three universities (Warwick, Notthingham, and Southampton), and spans the disciplines of Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Physics, and ECS (Electronics and Computer science) |
Start Year | 2017 |
Description | ADEPT Project |
Organisation | University of Warwick |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | The funding for this project is associated with the project EP/N035437/1. The contribution I make is in the synthesis of bespoke chemical precursors. |
Collaborator Contribution | The collaborators perform the electrochemistry and electrodeposition experiments and characterize the resultant films. |
Impact | This collaboration is multi-disciplinary involving three universities (Warwick, Notthingham, and Southampton), and spans the disciplines of Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Physics, and ECS (Electronics and Computer science) |
Start Year | 2017 |
Description | Poster presentation |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | I gave a poster presentation on my work at the main group discussion group meeting on September of 2019 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
Description | Science and engineering day |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Participated in science and engineering day at Southampton university aimed at increasing interest in science in the local area. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |