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I began my research in May 2018 in the MJA lab at Ryerson University with the research topic of porphyrin silanes. The opportunity to work in Dr. Anderson’s research lab at the University of Oxford would allow me to expand my knowledge of porphyrins, as his research focuses on -conjugated porphyrin nanostructures. My project with Dr. Anderson would be centered on the preparation of three-dimensional porphyrin nanostructures driven by template-directed synthetic methods. Following the synthesis of the porphyrin nanorings, my project would also include the formation of functional porphyrin arrays with differing metal centers, achieved through the use of template structures. Porphyrins with a metal center can be applied to organic electronics due to its ability to perform redox activity, conduct electricity, and absorb UV/visible light. As porphyrins offer a cost effective alternative for a variety of electronic applications, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), my project aims to develop novel porphyrins that are more efficient that the existing set used in the applicable products.

Faculty Supervisor:

Marc J Adler

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Partner:

University of Oxford

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Nanotechnology; Green/Alternative Energy

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

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