Research Area A

Within the CRC, research area A) Material Synthesis provides novel synthetic 2DMs, addressing the development of new chemical approaches for controlled synthesis of novel 2DMs in solution, on surfaces or at interfaces. Thus, the major focus of research area A includes synthetic methodology-/structure-/property-driven material topics. Another focus stresses the chemical functionalization of 2DMs for the modulation of surface/edge reactivity.

The main objectives from research area A are grouped into three categories: 1) organic 2DMs including 2D polymers (2DPs), single- and few-layer 2D covalent organic frameworks (COFs), 2D metal organic frameworks (MOFs), and; 2) inorganic 2DMs including 2D topological insulators (TIs), 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) and 2D non-vdW materials; and 3) hybrid structures including layered heterostructures (HSs).

The 9 principal investigators from TUD, IFW and IPF are bundled in research area A and target the fundamental chemistry development of 2DMs.