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
• Subproject of: SFB 677: Function by Switching
• Applicant Institution: Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Bernd Hartke, since 7/2015; Professor Dr. Ulrich Lüning, since 7/2015; Professor Dr. Friedrich Temps, since 7/2015