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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.