A Molecular Interactions’ Roadmap to 2D Functional Nanostructures
DIPC Seminars
- Speaker
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Magalí Lingenfelder, Max Planck-EPFL Laboratory for Molecular Nanoscience EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
- When
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2014/11/27
13:00 - Place
- Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC).Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal, 4, Donostia
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Nature builds its functional structures by tuning molecular interactions from
single molecules to supramolecular assemblies. Our laboratory focuses on the
rational mimicking of 2D nanostructures to achieve specific functionalities
inspired by natural systems.
In this talk, I will discuss the use of scanning probe microscopies (SPM) to
image, track and program self-assembly both under ultra high vacuum (UHV) as
well as at the liquid/solid interface. In particular, I will describe
molecular architectonic principles to code bio-inspired functional response.
At the heart of our approach is the design of metal-organic catalytic centers
for CO2 activation and artificial photosynthesis.