M Levitt - Molecular Endofullerenes EP/M001962/1

Project overview

This project consists of the synthesis and multidisciplinary investigation of small molecules trapped inside fullerene cages. The host molecules in these unique molecular systems behave as quantum rotors and exhibit phenomena such as spin isomerism, spin isomer conversion, quantised molecular motion, and quantum-rotor induced hyperpolarization.

Staff

Lead researcher

Professor Malcolm Levitt

Professor of Chemistry

Research interests

Magnetic Resonance
Endofullerenes

Connect with Malcolm

Email: mhl@soton.ac.uk

Other researchers

Professor Richard Whitby

Professor of Chemistry

Research interests

Synthesis, properties and application of atomic and molecular endofullerenes.
The use of flow chemistry for the rapid acquisition of mechanistic and process information.
The synthesis of polyaromatic molecules for optoelectronic applications.

Connect with Richard

Email: r.j.whitby@soton.ac.uk

Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups

Magnetic Resonance

Our main focus is finding ways to extend the timescale over which magnetic resonance can be made.

Organic Chemistry, Synthesis, Catalysis

We develop environmentally sustainable approaches to chemical manufacture that minimise chemical waste, improve product velocity and reduce the need to isolate intermediates.