Project B04

Mechanistic investigation and optimization of plasmon-driven reactions by in-situ analytics and flow chemistry

Principal investigators: Heiko Möller, Claudia Pacholski

This project aims at investigating how the mechanism of plasmon-driven reactions depends on the plasmonic nanomaterials (i.e. their size and morphology) and especially their coverage with ligands by in situ NMR spectroscopy and flow chemistry. A flow reactor setup will be established and 2D and 3D plasmonic nanomaterials will be coated with various ligands to achieve an accurate correlation between the nature and characteristics of the plasmonic material and its activity. This will be done first for two model reactions and later for other reactions studied within the consortium.

Position 1 (ID no. CRC1636B04-1/2023; Prof. Claudia Pacholski, Berliner Hochschule für Technik):

Responsibilities:

Synthesis and detailed characterization of tailor-made nanoparticles, 2D as well as 3D metallic nanoparticle arrays and gradients. Development and exploitation of flow reactors for optically monitoring ligand exchange processes and plasmon-mediated reactions.

Qualifications:

Excellent Master's degree in chemistry or similar at the time of project start. The candidate should have a strong background in nanotechnology, optical spectroscopy and preparation of metal nanoparticles. Expertise in flow chemistry, plasmonic chemistry, bottom-up fabrication techniques and physical chemistry will be advantageous. The candidate should be open-minded, communicative and keen to work in an interdisciplinary group of scientists.