| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/I036281/1 |
| Title: |
Asymmetric Cross-Coupling via Iron-Catalysed Reductive Cross-Coupling |
| Principal Investigator: |
Thomas, Dr SP |
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| Department: |
Chemistry |
| Organisation: |
University of Bristol |
| Scheme: |
First Grant - Revised 2009 |
| Starts: |
09 January 2012 |
Ends: |
08 January 2013 |
Value (£): |
99,842
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Catalysis & Applied Catalysis |
Chemical Synthetic Methodology |
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| No relevance to Underpinning Sectors |
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| Panel History: |
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12 May 2011
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EPSRC Physical Sciences Chemistry*
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Announced
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
The construction of complex molecular frameworks underpins the future development of everything from new medicines to novel materials. The ability to make carbon-carbon bonds is key to this development. A number of the most used methods to carry out this bond forming reaction rely on the use of expensive, toxic and environmentally damaging transition-metal catalysts.
This research programme aims to develop iron-based alternatives to the currently used methods and expand upon the scope and applicability of the current transformations. Iron catalysts offer the advantage of being inexpensive, non-toxic and environmentally benign and so are of great interest to the chemical community. Specifically, we will introduce a new carbon-carbon bond forming reaction with a concurrent reduction to produce fully saturated products (alkanes).
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| Organisation Website: |
http://www.bris.ac.uk |