Chemical reaction control with plasmonic gap antennas (C06)

This project aims at the integration of gap antennas for plasmonic stimulation of chemical reactions by means of light-induced generation of energetic charge carriers. For this nanoparticle gap antennas hosting the reactants are self-assembled based on electrostatic interaction or with macrocyclic molecules, and further integrated onto waveguide structures. The plasmon-controlled reaction is read out with advanced far-field and near-field optical detection schemes. Considered chemical reactions comprise click and photodimerization reactions.

DFG Programme CRC/Transregios

Subproject of TRR 61:  Multilevel Molecular Assemblies: Structure, Dynamics and Functions

International Connection China

Applicant Institution Universität Münster

Co-Applicant Institution Tsinghua University

Project Heads Dr. Christiane Höppener; Professor Dr. Dongsheng Liu, until 6/2016; Professor Dr. Wolfram Hans Peter Pernice; Professor Dr. Bart Jan Ravoo