Functional porous materials for bioinspired catalysis
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Liverpool
Department Name: Chemistry
Abstract
A PhD position (36 months) in the synthesis of new nanoporous materials that are designed to display catalytic function inspired by the activity of the naturally occurring metalloproteins. The targeted porous materials are called metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and they can bring organic functionalities such as porphyrins and amino acids on which transition metals will be attached to create the catalytically active centers. The prepared materials will be tested on the catalysis of organic reactions.
The project involves organic and hybrid materials synthesis, diffraction, sorption and catalysis measurements. This studentship will allow highly motivated candidates to participate in the development of porous catalysts and collaborate with other members of the group, 8-10 PhDs and post-docs, who work similar projects in a multidisciplinary experimental and computational approach.
The project involves organic and hybrid materials synthesis, diffraction, sorption and catalysis measurements. This studentship will allow highly motivated candidates to participate in the development of porous catalysts and collaborate with other members of the group, 8-10 PhDs and post-docs, who work similar projects in a multidisciplinary experimental and computational approach.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
Matthew Rosseinsky (Primary Supervisor) | |
Jonathan Ward (Student) |
Description | Presentation of a poster at Faculty Poster Day |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | Presentation of a poster at Faculty Poster Day on 21/03/2019. It is a postgraduate event which allows you to present your research and to network with your peers from across the Faculty. Individuals would either stand by their poster or walk around observing others, asking and answering questions about others' research. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |