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Introduction
In this area of research, we use ion mobility mass spectrometry combined with
molecular modeling to determine
three-dimensional structure and investigate reaction mechanisms and energetics
for systems important in materials chemistry. Much of the materials research
conducted in the Bowers group is done in conjunction with research groups specializing in synthesis. Of
course, the goal of these research groups is to characterize their newly
developed products, but this is sometimes not possible with traditional
methods, such as NMR and x-ray crystallography. This is especially true
when important structural features are subtle. In such cases, ion mobility
methods can often provide an answer. With our techniques, not only are
we able to study these systems from a physical-chemistry point of view,
we are also able to provide important structural feedback to synthesis
groups for rational design of new materials.
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