| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/S24657/01 |
| Title: |
A General Approach to Nanoporous Network Polymers |
| Principal Investigator: |
McKeown, Professor N |
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| Department: |
Chemistry |
| Organisation: |
University of Manchester, The |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 November 2003 |
Ends: |
31 October 2006 |
Value (£): |
145,908
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Catalysis & Applied Catalysis |
Materials Characterisation |
| Materials Synthesis & Growth |
Separation Processes |
| Surfaces & Interfaces |
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| Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
Chemicals |
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Previously, we have shown that nanoporous organic materials, with surface areas up to 1000 m2 /g, can be prepared by creating a network of phthalocyanines linked by a rigid spirocyclic scaffold. Based on an exciting preliminary result involving the preparation of porphyrin-based networks, it is anticipated that a general route to bespoke nanoporous organic materials can be based on the efficient formation of the rigid dibenzodioxane linking group. The nanoporous polymer networks will be prepared from a wide range of precursors so that desired combinations of functionality, acidity, hydrophobicity and porosity are customised to suit their intended application. Important structure -property relationships will be determined so that materials with the appropriate behaviour can be designed. These materials may act as well-defined, selective and efficient alternatives to activated carbon as adsorbants and can incorporate functionality for heterogeneous catalysis. We request funding for a named student to work in tandem with the PDRA funded by GR/R8974, and for a surface analyser which is essential for the rapid and detailed assessment of the many samples that this team will produce.
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http://www.man.ac.uk |