Research Areas
The members of the OASIS Network are currently involved in different research areas within the organometallic chemistry field, most of them sharing the common goal of sustainability. There are synthetic challenges that can only be addressed using the tools provided by the Organometallics Chemistry.
Research areas currently developed by members of OASIS.
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Efficient catalysis: – Photocatalysis. – Catalysis in confined spaces. – Catalysts based on earth-abundant metals. – Nanocatalysts. – Enantioselective catalysis. – Polymerization, depolymerization and degradable polymers. |
Sustainable methodologies: – Reactions in water. – Mechanochemistry. – Supported recyclable catalysts. – Flow techniques. – Use of supercritical carbon dioxide.
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Improved Syntheses: – Novel and shorter synthetic routes. – New therapeutic agents. – Functionalization of biologically relevant molecules. – More efficient and green (O2) oxidation reactions |
Functionalization of chemical feedstocks – Methane and other hydrocarbon functionalization via C–H and C–C activation. – CO2 valorization. – Use of renewable biobased feedstock in chemical synthesis. |
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Energy: – Light-driven transformations. – Hydrogen storage and recovery in chemical compounds. |
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The members of the network use different but complementary approaches in the field that, combined, will lead to fruitful collaborations.
Expertise of the members of OASIS related to sustainable organometallic chemistry.
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a) Study of reaction mechanisms: – Kinetics studies – Isolation of intermediates. – DFT calculations. – Microkinetics. |
b) Photochemistry: – Study of the luminescent properties. – Applications in photocatalysis.
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c) Fundamental organometallic structure and reactivity: – New ligands and complexes. – Study of fundamental reactions. |
d) Organic synthesis – New methodologies in organic synthesis – Total synthesis through organometallic steps. |
