Positions and Theses
Bachelor's theses and research internships
We offer positions for bachelor's theses and research internships. Below is a selection of reseach fields and contact persons:
Fluorine chemistry, superacids and strong oxidisers
My research is focused on the synthesis and characterization of novel silicon-based teflates. As these molecules are sensitive to air and moisture, working with Schlenk technique and under inert gas is absolutely necessary. If you are interested in the topic, you are welcome to send me an e-mail or drop by the U405b laboratory.
(In)organic fluorine chemistry with mainly volatile compounds, catalytically or photochemically induced reactions of small molecules
Preparative work: inert work in vacuum, gas phase chemistry, Schlenk technique
- Contact: Ahmet Toraman
My research focuses on synthesizing reactive cations using teflate-based super acids. The synthesis and characterization of such sensitive species require Schlenk technique and low-temperature spectroscopy. If you're interested in an internship in this field, please email me or visit lab U408
I am currently researching the synthesis of fluorinated halonium ions and investigating their use as alkyl transfer reagents for the synthesis of fluorinated cations. Since both the cations and the teflat-based counterions are sensitive to air and water, all reactions must be carried out using the Schlenk technique under protective gas. If you are interested in an internship, please feel free to send me an email or drop by the U405b lab.
Halogens (chlorine, bromine, iodine), polyhalides, electrochemistry and batteries
My research focuses on sustainable chlorine chemistry and the application of bichloride- and trichloride-based ionic liquids. My work revolves around urban mining and aims towards the recovery of valuable raw materials from anthropogenic waste streams. I work on the dissolution of precious metals and rare earth elements and their compounds, as well as the separation and characterization of the dissolution products. I also work on the recycling of PVC through dechlorination and subsequent processing. If you’re interested in these topics, you can reach out via email (sonja.liu@fu-berlin.de) or stop by in U305.
I am researching chlorine storage media, in particular the storage and release of chlorine in polymers. This involves determining the physicochemical properties and the kinetics of the uptake and release processes. This is gas chemistry under inert conditions.
If you are interested in this topic, please contact me by e-mail (stuj98@zedat.fu-berlin.de) or drop by my lab U306.
I conduct research in the field of sustainable chlorine chemistry, more specifically on bichloride-based ionic liquids to safely store and handle gaseous hydrogen chloride. For this, I am not only investigating the physicochemical properties of this substance class, but also looking at its potential for industrially relevant downstream processes, such as the conversion of bichlorides with acetylene to vinyl chloride. If you are interested in this topic, please contact me by e-mail (gesa.dreyhsig@fu-berlin.de) or come to my lab (U308) in person.
Matrixisolationspectroscopy and quantumchemical calculations
My research focuses on investigation of unusual and unstable molecules using matrix-isolation IR spectroscopy at low temperatures (4-30 K). We rely on quantum chemical calculations to identify and analyze the compounds, so it would be better if you already have some previous knowledge about quantum chemical calculations. You can find more information about matrix-isolation technique under https://www.bcp.fu-berlin.de/chemie/chemie/forschung/InorgChem/agriedel/Forschung/Matrixisolation/index.html. If you're interested in an internship in this field, feel free to email me or visit me in U407.
Master's theses
Master's theses can also be taken in the above mentioned areas. Additionally, individually designed theses can be discussed.
For further information please contact members of the Riedel group (Fabeckstr. 34/36, 3rd and 4th floor) or Prof. Sebastian Riedel.
PhD theses
Are you interested in a PhD thesis in halogen and fluorine chemistry?
We are always looking for talented researchers for ambitious projects to synthesise novel compounds and tackle tricky questions.
Selection of fields:
- Sustainable halogen chemistry (greenhouse gas substitutes, water treatment, energy management, etc.)
- Development of novel processes based on ionic liquids
- Development of reactive ionic liquids
- Synthesis of compounds in high oxidation states
- Preparation of strong oxidisers and their application
- Novel superacids (Brönsted/Lewis) for the activation of molecules
- Development of weakly coordinating anions/cations
- New polyhalogencations and anions
For further information please contact members of the Riedel group (Fabeckstr. 34/36, 3rd and 4th floor) or Prof. Sebastian Riedel.