Synthesis of new Heteroalkenes containing Group 14 and Group 2 elements and their application as catalysts
The project focuses on the design and development of new bimetallic catalysts based upon main group elements due to their low cost, high natural abundance, and environmentally benign nature.
The combination of two metal centres, which are directly bound together in the bimetallic framework, aims to develop our fundamental understanding of chemical bonding, and will open up new reactivity pathways not accessible to monometallic compounds.
This will lead to the establishment of many new sustainable catalytic processes and target the activation of strong bonds such as those found within greenhouse gases.
More information about the project can be found on the website of the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg.
