Dynamics of H-Transfer Switches
(A07*)
Subject Area
Organic Molecular Chemistry - Synthesis and Characterisation
Physical Chemistry of Molecules, Liquids and Interfaces, Biophysical Chemistry
Theoretical Chemistry: Electronic Structure, Dynamics, Simulation
Term
from 2015 to 2019
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 13266514
Molecular systems exhibiting intramolecular proton transfer in the excited electronic state from one distinct ground-state proton station to another are investigated in a joint collaborative research thrust by ultrafast spectroscopy, theoretical simulations and organic synthesis. The proposed project aims to establish a new class of photochromic, bidirectional molecular proton transfer switches with superior properties and to gain detailed experimental and theoretical insight into their ultrafast dynamics. A long-term goal is an extension towards proton transport across several stations, opening vast potential for a multitude of interesting applications.
DFG Programme
Collaborative Research Centres
