Project description
Main-group elements offer attractive and environmentally benign alternatives to traditionally used precious metals in redox catalysis. Yet, the chemistry of main-group elements in their (non-conventional) low oxidation states is comparatively underdeveloped. This project aims to design modular ligands for the synthesis of catalytically relevant low oxidation state main-group complexes. These ligands will be fine-tuned to alter the coordination environment at the main-group element centre and the reactivity of the overall complex. Students will gain experience in: (i) using a glovebox and Schlenk line (air and moisture sensitive manipulations), (ii) advanced characterisation techniques (NMR, SC-XRD, etc), and (iii) scientific writing and communication.
Assumed knowledge
General Chemistry, Organic and/or Inorganic Chemistry
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