Preparation of Carbon Nanostructures from Organometallic Compounds

• Applicant: Professor Dr. René Wilhelm
• Subject Area: Organic Molecular Chemistry - Synthesis and Characterisation
• Term: from 2007 to 2010
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 38541026

The pyrolysis of organometallic compounds will be explored. Different metal complexes can lead to various nanostructures of carbon, like carbon nanotubes, fibers and other forms. The pyrolysis parameters and also the influence of starting material on resulting carbon material will be investigated. The pyrolytic, solid state synthesis to nanomaterial from organometallic molecules of defined composition and morphology provides a unique alternative entry into the field of nanomaterials, which allows control of elemental ratios and tailoring.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants