Recent Advancements in Base Metal Catalysis
Conference Year
January 2019
Abstract
Efficient bond formation is an area in chemistry dominated by 4 and 5d transition metal catalysts. However, the use of these noble metals has feigned in recent years due to their increasing cost and scarcity. In contrast, particular interest has been placed on utilizing abundant base metals such as iron and manganese for these valuable chemical transformations. Herein, advancements in silicon-oxygen and silicon-nitrogen dehydrocoupling by a commercially available iron catalyst is reported. Furthermore, the synthesis of a manganese complex for potential catalysis is also reported.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Rory Waterman
Status
Graduate
Student College
Graduate College
Program/Major
Chemistry
Primary Research Category
Engineering & Physical Sciences
Recent Advancements in Base Metal Catalysis
Efficient bond formation is an area in chemistry dominated by 4 and 5d transition metal catalysts. However, the use of these noble metals has feigned in recent years due to their increasing cost and scarcity. In contrast, particular interest has been placed on utilizing abundant base metals such as iron and manganese for these valuable chemical transformations. Herein, advancements in silicon-oxygen and silicon-nitrogen dehydrocoupling by a commercially available iron catalyst is reported. Furthermore, the synthesis of a manganese complex for potential catalysis is also reported.