On the Catalytic Efficacy of Low-Oxidation State Group 14 Complexes
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Chemistry, Organic, Technical & Industrial
| Author: | Terrance John Hadlington | ISBN: | 9783319518077 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | February 14, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Terrance John Hadlington |
| ISBN: | 9783319518077 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | February 14, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This outstanding thesis describes a detailed investigation into the use of low-oxidation-state group 14 complexes in catalysis, developed at the cutting edge of inorganic and organometallic chemistry. It includes the preparation of a number of landmark compounds, some of which challenge our current understanding of metal–metal bonding and low-oxidation-state main group chemistry. Among the many highlights of this thesis, the standout result is the development of the first well-defined, low- oxidation-state main group hydride systems as highly efficient catalysts in the hydroboration of carbonyl substrates, including carbon dioxide, which are as efficient as those observed in more traditional, transition-metal catalyses. These results essentially define a new subdiscipline of chemistry.
This outstanding thesis describes a detailed investigation into the use of low-oxidation-state group 14 complexes in catalysis, developed at the cutting edge of inorganic and organometallic chemistry. It includes the preparation of a number of landmark compounds, some of which challenge our current understanding of metal–metal bonding and low-oxidation-state main group chemistry. Among the many highlights of this thesis, the standout result is the development of the first well-defined, low- oxidation-state main group hydride systems as highly efficient catalysts in the hydroboration of carbonyl substrates, including carbon dioxide, which are as efficient as those observed in more traditional, transition-metal catalyses. These results essentially define a new subdiscipline of chemistry.
