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EPSRC Reference: GR/T11012/01
Title: Zirconium Phosphonates: A New Class of Generic Catalyst Supports with Tailored Surfaces
Principal Investigator: Bochmann, Professor M
Other Investigators:
Clayden, Dr NJ
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:
Johnson Matthey
Department: Chemistry
Organisation: University of East Anglia
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 April 2005 Ends: 31 March 2009 Value (£): 353,694
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Catalysis & Applied Catalysis
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Chemicals
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Panel History:
Panel DatePanel NameOutcome
30 Jun 2004 Chemistry Prioritisation Panel (Science) Deferred
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This collaborative proposal is concerned with the synthesis and evaluation of functionalised zirconium phosphonates (ZrPs) and their use as a new family of generic catalyst supports. ZrP materials are unique in possessing well-defined crystalline surfaces coated with organic substituents which allow the precise tailoring of the surface chemistry. Based on preliminary results with ZrP-supported olefin polymerisation catalysts, the method will be used to design a range of novel ZrP-supported lanthanide and transition metal catalysts for a range of applications, including Lewis-acid catalysed transformations and in particular esterification and polymerisation catalysts.This is a collaborative proposal, with emphasis on the characterisation of the new ZrP materials and their lanthanide derivatives by solid-state NMR techniques. Esterification catalysis will be carried out in collaboration with Johnson Matthey Catalysts who will also assist by providing analytical techniques. Targets are specific, easily recyclable catalysts with minimal side reactions.
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