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Published: 23 Oct 2024 528 views
Electrocatalysis and photocatalysis are powerful techniques that have expanded the field of organic synthesis particularly over the last 15 years. Combining these techniques into a single process, termed electrophotocatalysis, has recently emerged as an exciting new approach to synthesis. Electrophotocatalysis enables consecutive activation of the same catalyst from two complimentary energy sources, electricity and light, to produce powerful redox agents. This allows access to new modes of activation that enable the production of molecules that cannot be readily accessed in any other way and facilitates the production of libraries of molecules such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, textiles and more.
This project aims to advance electrophotocatalysis by optimising the electrochemical and photophysical properties of some of these catalysts, particularly targeting those that catalyse redox transformations. The new catalysts will be evaluated to increase fundamental understanding of the electrophotocatalytic processes involved and used to discover new synthetic methodology and provide sustainable access to large libraries of molecules.
| Application Deadline | 01 Nov 2024 |
| Country to study | Australia |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | Flinders University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
2024 rate $33,990, indexed each year. Standard tenure min 3 years, max 3.5 years.
Other benefits and opportunities include:
Contact Dr Thomas Nicholls to discuss your suitability and the projects requirements. Include your CV and enter the title of the project into the subject line
For more details, visit Flinders University website.