Molecular nanocomposites.
The goals of this project are to understand the fundamental principles that govern the formation and function of novel nanoscale and nanocomposite materials. Specific scientific issues being addressed include: design and synthesis of complex molecular precursors with controlled architectures, controlled synthesis of nanoclusters and nanoparticles, development of robust two or three-dimensionally ordered nanocomposite materials with integrated functionalities that can respond to internal or external stimuli through specific molecular interactions or phase transitions, fundamental understanding of molecular self-assembly mechanisms on multiple length scales, and fundamental understanding of transport, electronic, optical, magnetic, catalytic and photocatalytic properties derived from the nanoscale phenomena and unique surface and interfacial chemistry for DOE's energy mission.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 989992
- Report Number(s):
- SAND2010-1779C
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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