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Independent Junior Research Group Dr. Line Naesborg (SupraPhoto lab)

Status: Organisation is active
Address: 
Corrensstr. 36
48149 Münster
Germany

Profile

In the SupraPhoto lab we are interested in investigating photochemical reactions in supramolecular structures or micelles as reaction vessels. Supramolecular structures create a unique microenvironment which can allow for reactivity and selectivity in photochemical reactions which cannot be otherwise obtained. We are interested in breaking the boundaries of conventional approaches by using a synergistic approach combining supramolecular chemistry, photochemistry an asymmetric synthesis. Hereby, we will take advantage of the increased local concentration, stability, control and fixation exhibited by the supramolecular structures on substrates to enhance selective reactivity for new synthetic strategies. Additionally, the reactions are easy to execute and run in water as an environmentally friendly solvent.

Publications

Facilitating [2+2] Photocycloadditions by Promoting Oxygen Tolerance and Substrate Activation in Water
Kuerschner, Julian C. G.; Bruess, Linda; Naesborg, Line (2023)
In: Chemistry - A European Journal, 29. doi:10.1002/chem.202300627
Research article (journal) | Peer reviewed | Published
Micellar Effects and their Relevance in Photochemistry and Photocatalysis
Bruess, Linda; Jeyaseelan, Rubaishan; Kuerschner, Julian C. G.; Utikal, Martin; Naesborg, Line (2022)
In: ChemCatChem, 15(1). doi:10.1002/cctc.202201146
Research article (journal) | Peer reviewed | Published

Projects

IRTG 2678 - Functional pi-Systems: Activation, Interaction and Application (pi-Sys)
Duration: 01/10/2021 - 31/03/2026 | 1st Funding period
Funded by: DFG - International Research Training Group
Type of project: Main DFG-project hosted at University of Münster

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