Biobased Ligands Enable Catalysis with Base Metals
On Friday, October 17, Ashot Gevorgyan will give a lecture in the Department of Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences seminar series.
About the seminar
Modern chemistry relies on catalysts, substances that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed. Traditionally, many of the most powerful catalysts are based on precious metals, which are rare and expensive. In recent years, scientists have learned how to use more common metals, such as copper, nickel, and iron, instead. However, these metals usually require special helper molecules, called ligands, which are often made from non-renewable resources.
In our research, we have shown that ligands made from renewable, biobased materials can replace traditional ones without losing effectiveness. By combining these sustainable ligands with abundant metals, we developed catalysts that work under mild conditions to perform several important chemical transformations, including late-stage functionalizations of pharmaceuticals.
The seminar is held both on-site in room Azur, building Vita in Kalmar, and via Zoom at this link.
