Browsing Chemistry (Theses and Dissertations) by Sponsor "Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)"
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Assembly, disassembly and reassembly: New synthetic approaches towards hybrid, mixed-metal and framework materials
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2018)The research presented in this thesis focuses on the synthesis of novel examples of advanced materials. The project aimed to synthesise new examples of three particular classes of materials; namely organic-inorganic hybrid ... -
Block Copolymer Thin Films: Self-Assembly of Large Molecular Weight Systems and the Fabrication of Novel Metal/Metal Oxide Nanomaterials
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2021)The self-assembly of block copolymers (BCPs) is considered an excellent candidate to further the development and progression of nanoscale technologies. While lithographic applications remain a primary topic of focus for ... -
Chiroptically-active metal oxide nanomaterials
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2018)The aim of this work was to develop and characterise a variety of new chiroptically-active metal oxide nanomaterials, with a view to exploring their potential enantioselective catalytic, biomedical, chiroptical applications. In ... -
Computational modelling of solid oxide eletrolytes and their interfaces for energy applications
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2018)One of the greatest challenges we are currently facing is the development of efficient, clean and environmentally friendly methods of converting and storing energy from renewable resources. Solid oxide fuel cells and solid ... -
Crystal Engineering Study of Porphyrins, DPMs, BODIPYs, and Cubanes
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2019)This thesis consists of three topics, each covering an aspect of crystal engineering: for porphyrins (Chapter 1), BODIPYs and tris(dipyrrinato)metal(III) complexes (Chapter 2), and cubanes (Chapter 3). Each chapter contains ... -
Cubane and Triptycene as Scaffolds in the Synthesis of Porphyrin Arrays
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2020)The primary aim of this research was to synthesise multichromophoric arrays that are linked through rigid isolating units with the capacity to arrange the chromophores in a linear and fixed orientation. The electronically ... -
Design and development of novel self-assembled luminescent lanthanide complexes in solution and in soft materials
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of ChemistrySchool of Chemistry, 2017)This thesis describes the design, synthesis and characterisation of naphthyl-dipicolylamide (naphthyl-dpa) ligands for sensitisation of lanthanide, Ln(III), emission. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the fundamental ... -
The Design of Ruthenium and Iridium Triplet Photosensitisers
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2023)This thesis describes compounds designed to harness the energies of photon-induced transitions between electronic energy levels. Applications that involve such transitions include but are not limited to photodynamic therapy, ... -
Designer Nonplanar Porphyrins with Tuned Properties for Application as Bifunctional Organocatalyst
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2020)The aim of this research was to investigate the use of different free base nonplanar porphyrins as bifunctional catalysts. This involved the tailored design of various porphyrin catalysts and the subsequent testing of said ... -
Development of 2D Nanomaterials Based Membranes for Nanofiltration Applications
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2022)The main aim of this work was to develop new membranes based on 2D nanomaterials, such as boron nitride (BN) and molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) for potential nanofiltration applications. The exfoliation and membrane preparation ... -
Development of a solution-based process for hydroxyapatite and functionalised hydroxyapatite
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2024)Hydroxyapatite coatings have long been established as a means of improving the osteointegration of metallic orthopaedic implants. Nonetheless there are both technical and commercial drawbacks associated with industrial ... -
Development of Calcium Carbonate-based Nano- and Micro- Structural Materials
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2020)Calcium carbonate is a ubiquitous material, which has a high commercial importance and a variety of important applications. The main goal of this work is the development of new CaCO3 based nano- and micro-structural materials ... -
Development of Novel Acyl Thiol-ene Mediated Peptide Ligation Strategies
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2021)This thesis, entitled Development of Novel Acyl Thiol-ene Mediated Peptide Ligation Strategies is composed of six chapters. Chapter 1 provides an introductory overview of the fields of amide synthesis and peptide ligation. ... -
Development of novel organocatalysts towards the kinetic and dynamic resolution of chiral enolisable anhydrides
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2018)In this thesis we explore the possibilities offered by the bifunctional properties of a series of organocatalysts derived from cinchona alkaloids for the promotion of novel asymmetric transformations. In particular, we ... -
Development of Unconventional Amide Bond Forming Methodologies
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2020)A novel methodology for the protection of amines and diamines using 2,2-pyridil, under the influence of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) catalysis, has been developed. Extensive experimentation which included the design and ... -
Diffusion within fluorite structured materials and the effect of defects
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2018)There is a current global movement toward renewable sources and away from non- renewable energy sources. This can be attributed to the limited resources and harmful effects, both economic and environmental, of non-renewables. ... -
Examining spectral converters for emerging photovoltaic technologies
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2018)Spectral converters are photoluminescent layers which can selectively absorb solar photons of wavelengths which are not efficiently converted to electricity by a photovoltaic (PV) cell, and re-emit these photons at wavelengths ... -
Exploring new techniques for the surface modification of high-performance polymer materials
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2024)The surface modification of high-performance polymers is a critical area of research, as these materials possess excellent mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties but often lack the surface functionality required for ... -
Functionalization of Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenides
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2018)Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDs) have aroused enormous interest in recent years due to their intriguing properties and a wide array of potential applications. Further tailoring their colloidal and ... -
Luminescent self-assembled supramolecular polymers and microspheres based on Benzene-1,3,5- tricarboxamide (BTA) derivatives
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Chemistry. Discipline of Chemistry, 2018)This thesis, entitled ‘Luminescent Self-assembled Supramolecular Polymers and Microspheres Based on Benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide (BTA) Derivatives’ describes the syntheses and characterisation of a new range of tripodal ...