In April, Ikbal Marghad, Mathieu Gama and Fatemeh Tabatabai, three experienced researchers from Labkicosmos, started their eight-month secondment at the University of Glasgow.
They are designing, synthesising and purifying new Multi-Resonant Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescent (MR-TADF) molecules with potential applications in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). MR-TADF emitters are a subclass of TADF that can emit light with very narrow, specific spectra. This capability overcomes a challenge seen with conventional TADF compounds, which often emit light across broad, unstructured spectral ranges, leading to poor colour purity in their light emission.
To predict the energetic properties of the new MR-TADF molecules, the researchers are using computational techniques including Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital (HOMO) and Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital (LUMO) analysis. Furthermore, they are investigating the structure of these MR-TADF compounds using methods such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. These analyses highlight which molecules are the best candidates for synthesis and future use in OLEDs.
On the weekends, Mathieu, and Fatemeh have been embracing the vibrant offerings of Glasgow. They have visited landmarks such as the Glasgow Cathedral and the lively George Square as well as explored the culturally rich Hunterian Museum and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery.
They have also experienced the city's performance art scene, enjoying traditional Scottish Ceilidh dance shows and stand-up comedy gigs. Their adventures haven't been limited to the city's boundaries. They've ventured out to Scotland's picturesque landscapes, embarking on hikes around Conic Hill and towns like Callander and Lanark.
They are designing, synthesising and purifying new Multi-Resonant Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescent (MR-TADF) molecules with potential applications in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). MR-TADF emitters are a subclass of TADF that can emit light with very narrow, specific spectra. This capability overcomes a challenge seen with conventional TADF compounds, which often emit light across broad, unstructured spectral ranges, leading to poor colour purity in their light emission.
To predict the energetic properties of the new MR-TADF molecules, the researchers are using computational techniques including Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital (HOMO) and Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital (LUMO) analysis. Furthermore, they are investigating the structure of these MR-TADF compounds using methods such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. These analyses highlight which molecules are the best candidates for synthesis and future use in OLEDs.
On the weekends, Mathieu, and Fatemeh have been embracing the vibrant offerings of Glasgow. They have visited landmarks such as the Glasgow Cathedral and the lively George Square as well as explored the culturally rich Hunterian Museum and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery.
They have also experienced the city's performance art scene, enjoying traditional Scottish Ceilidh dance shows and stand-up comedy gigs. Their adventures haven't been limited to the city's boundaries. They've ventured out to Scotland's picturesque landscapes, embarking on hikes around Conic Hill and towns like Callander and Lanark.
