Warped and chiral nanocarbons
Chemistry of Functional Molecules
Abstract
The aim of the project is to develop the synthesis of new warped and chiral nanocarbons such as helical pi-conjugated macrocycles, circulenes and cycloarenes. The chiral substances will be prepared in optically pure form by resolution of racemates or by asymmetric synthesis. Their (chir)optical properties, self-assembly in 2D/3D space, aromatic character and their conformational or redox behaviour will be studied in order to identify their possible applications in chemistry or nanoscience.
Field of study: Organic chemistry
Universities
PhD students must be enrolled in a partner university and will be employed by the IOCB Prague at the same time (part-time or full time), which results in a competitive salary (a scholarship from the university + a salary from the IOCB). Each university has its own process, terms, and deadlines for PhD applications, which is separate from the IOCB recruitment process. You may discuss the details with the respective PI.
How to apply
Please return to the PhD projects at IOCB Prague – Call for Applications 2025 page and follow the instructions.