Functional Molecules
Background
The Functional Molecules program area is focused on the design, synthesis and study of molecules with targeted functionality for specific applications. Projects within the area involve both fundamental and applied research. The Functional Molecules group also provides the NRI with the capability to synthesize new and known molecules for other research programs within the Insitute.
Current Activities
The lead researchers of the Functional Molecules program area are A/Prof. Mark Ogden, A.Prof. Mauro Mocerino and Dr David Brown.
Listed below are a few current research projects. More details can be obtained from the links to the individual researchers.
- Calixarenes as Receptors for Soft Metal Cations
Roland de Marco, Mauro Mocerino, Mark Ogden - Bio-Inspired Crystal Growth Modifiers
Mauro Mocerino, Mark Ogden - New Pyrrole-Based Cation Receptors
Mark Ogden, Phil Gale* - Insulin Mimetics
Robert Herman, Mauro Mocerino, Erik Helmehorst* - Sensors for Organics in Seawater
Mauro Mocerino, Mark Ogden, Jade Pettersen, Peter Eadington*, Andrew Ross* - Supported catalysts for microreactors
David Brown - Cationic cyclophanes as anion receptors
David Brown, Mark Ogden, Murray Baker* - Carbene-metal complexes as catalysts
David Brown, Murray Baker*
(* External collaborators)
Funding
- CSIRO Flagship “Wealth from Oceans”
- Parker CRC for Integrated Hydrometallurgy Solutions
- Curtin University of Technology Research Fellowship Scheme
