Conjugated Metal–Organic Nanostructures: Exploring New Dimensions

Abstract:
As sources of renewable electricity become increasingly abundant, new conductive porous architectures that can directly interface with electrical energy are needed. In this talk, I will detail our efforts to apply structural motifs commonly observed in carbon nanomaterials to the construction of new conjugated metal–organic nanostructures. In particular, I will discuss how truncating “graphene-like” 2D conjugated metal–organic frameworks into atomically precise 0D and 1D nanostructures can provide new insights into their electrical and magnetic properties, as well as afford enhanced solution processability and electrocatalytic behavior.

Bio:
Dr. Dianne Xiao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Washington. Her synthesis-driven research program aims to endow porous materials with the enhanced reactivity and physical properties needed to meet rising global challenges in clean energy and sustainability. Dr. Xiao completed her doctoral studies at the University of California, Berkeley and her postdoctoral studies at Stanford University before beginning her independent career at the University of Washington in 2019. Her research program has been recognized by several awards, including a DOE Early Career Award, NSF CAREER Award, Beckman Young Investigator Award, and Packard Fellowship.