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EPSRC Reference:	GR/R47134/01
Title:	Amido macrocyclic transition metal complexes as non metallocene polymerisation catalysts
Principal Investigator:	Danopoulos, Dr A
Other Investigators:	Reid, Professor G
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Department:	Sch of Chemistry
Organisation:	University of Southampton
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	07 January 2002	Ends:	06 May 2005	Value (£):	177,866
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Catalysis & Applied Catalysis Chemical Synthetic Methodology Co-ordination Chemistry
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Chemicals No relevance to Underpinning Sectors
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This application is for funding in support of one PDRA for 36 months in order to undertake research on the synthesis of early transition metal halides, alkyls or amides supported by mitred-donor macrocyclic mono- or dl- amido ligands of the general type [(n)ane- (NH)(X)Z] and [(n)ane(NH)ZX)], n=10, 11, 12 and X=O, S, PPh. Incorporation of the O, S, or PR functionalities in the macrocyclic framework offers an unparalleled opportunity to tune the electronic and steric environment at the metal centre. These products are expected to be potential catalysts, especially, in alkene polymerisation and oligomerisation reactions. There is currently great interest in non-metallocene polymerisation catalysts, exhibiting unusual reactivity and selectivity, which could give rise to polymeric materials with new mechanical properties for specific applications (engineering plastics). This project will focus on (i) the synthesis of the rare phospha- aza macrocycles, which in addition to their use in the context of this proposal could also find applications in analytical, bioinorganic and coordination chemistry (ii) the synthesis of lithium amido complexes derived from the neutral macrocycles, (iii) the use of the anionic amido ligands to support early transition metal halides, alkyls and amides and (iv) the study of the catalytic activity of the TM complexes. The collaboration of our research groups providing expertise in the synthesis and coordination chemistry of macrocycles and in organometallic chemistry is expected to be beneficial for the rapid and efficient development of the proposed research.
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