Photo- and mechanochemistry
Exploring the interface of photo- and mechanochemistry
The observation and quantification of mechanical stress on the nanoscale is a major challenge to identify the molecular origin of polymeric materials’ macroscopic behavior under load. In this project, we investigate the action of mechanical stress on diarylethene-type photoswitches incorporated into polymeric architectures. This is bound to lead to improved understanding of the mechanochemical reaction pathway and promises access to superior optical force probes.
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Independent Group Leader
PD Dr. Robert Göstl
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+49 241 80-23308
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B 2.73
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