
Topic 2
How to control the solubility of supramolecular compounds

About the topic:
We have shown previously that a new type of molecular surfactant, so-called amphiphilic coordination cages, can be synthesized in a modular fashion from relatively simple precursors. Due to their amphiphilic nature these cages self-aggregate into vesicular structures in suited solvents and are able to stabilize oil-in-oil emulsions; the latter can be used for the templated synthesis of metal oxide microcapsules. The project’s aim is to gain a better understanding of the underlying self-aggregation phenomena by modulating the cage’s solubility and investigating its effect on the self-aggregation in different solvents.
What they are looking for in students:
For the solvation student challenge program, students with experiences in basic organic synthesis (experimental) can apply. Experiences with the Schlenk technique are beneficial but not required.





HOW To Apply
For your application you will need:
- CV with contact details and affiliation (max. 2 pages)
- letter of motivation related to Solvation Science (1 page)
- your research proposal (1 page)
Prerequisites: Current Master and PhD students with expiriences in Natural Sciences, Medical Sciences or related topics of Engineering
Start: 17th November 2022
Deadline: 03rd April 2023
collaborating groups
1. Optimization of glycerol-water mixtures for antifreeze function using spectroscopic screening
2. How to control the solubility of supramolecular compounds
3. Improving molecular recognition by leveraging solvation for next-generation biosensing
4. Understanding and manipulating the interactions of water and lanthanoid-DOTA complexes
5. Polarization at the metal/water interface
6. Ultrafast Vibrational Spectroscopy of Proton Transfer Reactions
8. Femtosecond Time-Resolved Spectroscopy of Ion-Solvation Dynamics at MetalElectrolyte Interfaces
9. Charge Transfer of Doping of Single Organic Nanoparticles for Energy Storage
10. Influence of Solvent mixtures on esterification reactions
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Factsheet
Win A research Stay
Subject: conduct your research proposal
Duration: 3 months
Location: Bochum, Germany and local Ruhr RESOLV partner institutions
Language of instruction: English
Costs: RESOLV sponsors travel and a monthly stipend
Period research stay: choose a time between June 2023 – August 2024