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SUMMARY:Figuring Out the Rules: Molecular Self-Assembly - Dr Jonathan Nits
 chke
DTSTART:20131025T190000Z
DTEND:20131025T200000Z
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CONTACT:Ivan Lam
DESCRIPTION:The materials that we depend on rely upon ever-increasing stru
 ctural complexity for their function. Designing complex materials for thes
 e devices through the art of chemical synthesis brings challenges and oppo
 rtunities. The use of chemical self-assembly as a synthetic technique can 
 simplify materials preparation by shifting intellectual effort away from d
 esigning molecules\, and towards the design of _chemical systems_ that are
  capable of self-assembling in such a way as to express the desired materi
 als properties. This talk will focus upon the design of self-assembly proc
 esses that can bring together simple\, organic molecules and first-row tra
 nsition-metal ions into complex\, functional structures.\n\n*Entry is free
  to all and free refreshments will be provided.*
LOCATION:Pfizer Lecture Theatre\, Department of Chemistry
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