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Intellectual Merit

Intellectual Merit. Design and Self-Assembly of Cluster-based Materials Abdou Lachgar, Wake Forest University, DMR 0446763. Activities and Findings.

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Intellectual Merit

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  1. Intellectual Merit Design and Self-Assembly of Cluster-based MaterialsAbdou Lachgar, Wake Forest University, DMR 0446763 Activities and Findings The project focuses on the synthesis of novel materials built of nanosized octahedral metal clusters, organic linkers, and metal complexes using the principles of molecular building block approach. Specifically, multifuctional cluster-based framework materials with properties such as magnetism, conductivity and porosity are prepared. The materials obtained are structurally characterized by single crystal XRD, and their properties are investigated. The properties of the materials obtained can be affected by changing the electronic properties of the metal cluster, judicious choice of the metal complex and the bridging ligands. • Publications • J. Cryst. Growth Design. 2008, 8(1), 172-175 • Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 2008, 2982–2990 • J Chem Crystallogr. 2008, DOI 10.1007/s10870-008-9423-x • Angew. Chem. Inter. Ed. 2007, 46(26), 4995-4998. • J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2007, 129(2), 250-251. • Chem. Mater. 2007, 19(9), 2238-2246. • Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 2007, 8, 1053-1066. The process followed to prepare novel 1D and 2D materials and their solvent mediated structural transformations.

  2. Broader Impact Design and Self-Assembly of Cluster-based MaterialsAbdou Lachgar, Wake Forest University, DMR 0446763 Work force development and Training Community engagement Postdoctoral Associates: 1 Graduate Students: 1 Undergraduate Students: 4 • The PI developed a research collaboration with the Winston-Salem State University (HBCU) and hosted a Faculty/student team for summer research Curriculum Development • The PI is actively involved with Africa Materials Research Society. Organized and participated in two international symposia on hybrid materials at the fourth international meeting of the society. • The PI developed and implemented a new BS in Chemistry with concentration on materials chemistry and physics. The new track was adopted by the faculty and will begin in the spring semester. • The PI developed a catalyst for biodiesel production and established collaborations with local biodiesel producers such as Piedmont Biofuel, Blue-Ridge biofuel, and Gortman biofuel. • The PI developed an undergraduate research project that focuses on the preparation of catalysts for the conversion of inexpensive non-food related biomass to biodiesel. Two undergraduate students are involved. • The PI continues to organize and lead a one-day hands-on workshop for elementary and middle school students. The workshop focuses on metals and materials, catalysis and magnetism.

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