Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP150104672

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP150104672

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The fate of copper in atom transfer radical reactions. Copper (Cu) complexes of poly-amine ligands have emerged as extremely active homogeneous catalysts in atom transfer radical reactions, forming organic radicals from alkyl halide precursors, and they are now employed extensively in polymer and organic chemistry. The catalyst cycles between its Cu(I) and Cu(II) oxidation states reversibly yet both forms are susceptible to side reactions, particularly with solvents which can lead to loss of catalytic activity. This project aims to apply a multifaceted approach to interrogate the catalysts in both their Cu(I) and Cu(II) oxidation states and identify for the first time the pathways that lead to undesirable side reactions and provide new ways of optimising catalyst performance.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2015

End Date: 31-12-2019

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $308,412.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Electrochemistry | Transition Metal Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences |

Other Keywords

Electrochemistry | Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences | Inorganic Chemistry | Transition Metal Chemistry

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