Mechanistic Investigation and Optimization of Plasmon-Driven Reactions Using In Situ Analytics and Flow Chemistry
The research field of light-driven chemistry on nanoscale metals explores how light energy can be harnessed to control chemical reactions. The project “Mechanistic Investigation and Optimization of Plasmon-Driven Reactions Using In Situ Analytics and Flow Chemistry,” led by Prof. Dr. Claudia Pacholski and funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) as part of CRC 1636, investigates the mechanisms underlying these processes.
The project aims to gain a detailed understanding of the processes occurring during light-induced reactions and how they can be controlled. These insights could contribute to the development of new methods for chemical synthesis and more environmentally sustainable production processes.
A particular focus is placed on the ultrafast elementary steps triggered by the interaction of light with collective charge-carrier oscillations in metals. These processes provide the basis for a wide range of chemical reactions, including organic coupling reactions, polymerizations, and the synthesis and functionalization of particles.
In addition, the project seeks to develop new chemical protocols that enable selective and efficient reactions. By integrating experimental and theoretical approaches, the research team aims to advance the field of plasmonic chemistry and expand its potential applications across materials science and chemistry.
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