TiO2 nanotube templated electron donor/acceptor architectures
Synthesis and Properties of Functional Materials
Organic Molecular Chemistry - Synthesis and Characterisation
Final Report Abstract
The aim of the project was to synthesize new dyes and immobilize them on titanium dioxide nanotubes via solution-processing, with a focus on applications in energy conversion. Special attention was to be given to solubility differences of the dyes in order to achieve selective functionalization of the nanotubes from the inside and outside. Indeed, a library of dyes was successfully synthesized and investigated. Unfortunately, the planned Ulm-Erlangen collaboration was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic and an instrumental bottleneck. Nevertheless, two dyes were successfully deposited on TiO2 and outstanding stability against water was observed. Both research groups successfully pursued the overarching project goals (nanotubes as templates for dynamic covalent chemistry; photocatalysis on TiO2 nanotubes) at their respective locations and were able to publish the results in high-ranking journals.
Publications
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2D Metal–Organic Framework Nanosheets based on Pd‐TCPP as Photocatalysts for Highly Improved Hydrogen Evolution. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 63(7).
Kim, Ji Hyeon; Wu, Siming; Zdrazil, Lukas; Denisov, Nikita & Schmuki, Patrik
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Photocatalytic H2 Generation: Controlled and Optimized Dispersion of Single Atom Co‐Catalysts Based on Pt‐TCPP Planar Adsorption on TiO2. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 63(10).
Qin, Shanshan; Denisov, Nikita; Kim, Hyesung & Schmuki, Patrik
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Simultaneous Inside and Outside Functionalization of Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 63(20).
Kraus, Jan; Meingast, Laura; Hald, Janina; Beil, Sebastian B.; Biskupek, Johannes; Ritterhoff, Christian L.; Gsänger, Sebastian; Eisenkolb, Jasmin; Meyer, Bernd; Kaiser, Ute; Maultzsch, Janina & von, Delius Max
