From Speculation to Mechanism: Deciphering the True Potential of Poly(Heptazine Imide)
Public support
Provider
Czech Science Foundation
Programme
Standard projects
Call for proposals
SGA0202600001
Main participants
Vysoké učení technické v Brně / Fakulta chemická
Contest type
VS - Public tender
Contract ID
26-22262S
Alternative language
Project name in Czech
From Speculation to Mechanism: Deciphering the True Potential of Poly(Heptazine Imide)
Annotation in Czech
This project aims to uncover the fundamental mechanisms governing the photocatalytic behavior of poly(heptazine imide) (PHI), a visible-light-active carbon nitride material. Despite its demonstrated potential, PHI’s performance is not yet fully understood due to complex interdependencies between its structure, charge transport, and surface reactivity. Through a hypothesis-driven approach, the project investigates the roles of synthesis, plasma modification, mass transfer in flow systems, and redox chemistry in microfluidics. Four interdisciplinary work packages will explore structure–function relationships, charge carrier dynamics, and reaction mechanisms under well-defined conditions. The findings will form a scientific basis for future applications in photocatalysis, microbial inactivation, and sustainable chemical synthesis, contributing to the broader understanding of light-driven heterogeneous catalysis.
Scientific branches
R&D category
ZV - Basic research
OECD FORD - main branch
20501 - Materials engineering
OECD FORD - secondary branch
20506 - Coating and films
OECD FORD - another secondary branch
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CEP - equivalent branches <br>(according to the <a href="http://www.vyzkum.cz/storage/att/E6EF7938F0E854BAE520AC119FB22E8D/Prevodnik_oboru_Frascati.pdf">converter</a>)
JG - Metallurgy, metal materials<br>JK - Corrosion and material surfaces<br>JP - Industrial processes and processing
Solution timeline
Realization period - beginning
Jan 1, 2026
Realization period - end
Dec 31, 2028
Project status
Z - Beginning multi-year project
Latest support payment
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Data delivery to CEP
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data delivery code
CEP26-GA0-GA-R
Data delivery date
May 26, 2026
Finance
Total approved costs
12,013 thou. CZK
Public financial support
11,926 thou. CZK
Other public sources
72 thou. CZK
Non public and foreign sources
15 thou. CZK