Metal Directed Assembly of New Discrete and Framework Supramolecular Systems

该项目的一个重要方面是开发将分子和金属组装成更大单元的策略-从而产生新的化合物和材料，这些化合物和材料可以预期具有不寻常和潜在有用的特性。这些可能包括用作化学反应催化剂或吸收和储存气体（如用作燃料的氢）的材料。更一般地说，该领域是一个将支持“自下而上”的方法（从单个分子和离子构建微小组件）在迅速扩大的纳米技术领域。显然，如果澳大利亚要在这些新技术方面保持国际竞争力，那么了解本提案中概述的那种工艺将是至关重要的。

An important aspect of this project is the development of strategies for assembling molecules and metals into larger units - leading to novel compounds and materials for which unusual and potentially useful properties can be anticipated. These may include materials that act as catalysts for chemical reactions or absorb and store gases (such as hydrogen for use as a fuel). More generally, the area is one that will underpin the 'bottom-up' approach (building tiny components from individual molecules and ions) in the rapidly expanding field of nanotechnology. Clearly, if Australia is to remain internationally competitive in such new technologies then an understanding of processes of the type outlined in this proposal will be essential.