Polymeric materials with covalently attached anionic boron clusters

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Apr 2025

3 Mar 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Charles University
Department

Faculty of Science
Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions

PhD Positions
Country

Czech Republic
Application Deadline

30 Apr 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Other EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Polymeric nanostructures containing anionic clusters are very promising because these nanosystems are capable of transferring or exchanging counterions. The resulting systems thus have great potential as ion-conducting materials in potential applications.
During the doctoral study, the student will master the basic methods of exoskeletal substitution of anionic boron cluster compounds and their characterization. Alkaline salts of closo-dodecaborate and cobalt bis(dicarbollide) in hydrogenated or halogenated form will be studied as prominent representatives of the so-called nano-ions. These derivatives will then be used as building blocks for the synthesis of polymer materials with boron clusters covalently attached to different parts of the polymer chains. Polymers, whether homopolymers or block copolymers, will be synthesized using standard controlled polymerization techniques (RAFT, etc.). The resulting nanostructures have a great potential as solid electrolytes and their physicochemical properties will be thoroughly studied with an emphasis on these potential applications.
The student should in regular manner present the scientific results at international conferences in the field and significant results will be published in renowned journals with IF. Student should also participate on the international cooperation of the supervisor and should spend part of the study at internships abroad.


Where to apply
E-mail

pavel.matejicek@natur.cuni.cz

Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Charles University, Faculty of Science
Country
Czech Republic
City
Prague
Geofield


Contact
City

Prague 2
Website

http://www.natur.cuni.cz
https://physchem.cz/
Street

Albertov 6
Postal Code

12800
E-Mail

pavel.matejicek@natur.cuni.cz

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