GOALI: Synthesis, Characterization, and Reaction Studies of Metal Pentadienyl Compounds

无机、生物无机和有机金属化学项目和数学与物理科学多学科活动办公室（MPS/OMA）的工业学术联络资助机会（GOALI）支持犹他大学化学系Richard D. Ernst教授研究钛和锆的戊二烯基和环戊二烯基化合物的催化性能。基本的化学结构，如agostic相互作用，可能导致选择性的C-C键形成和解理，将被研究。将制备的边桥式五二烯配合物被视为金属薄膜沉积、材料合成和高氧化态金属配合物的前驱体。对手性配合物的构型稳定性也将进行研究。与陶氏化学公司合作，将研究环戊二烯和边桥戊二烯配合物作为烯烃聚合催化剂的作用。在GOALI项目下，这种学术/工业合作将为研究生提供将他们开发的新催化剂转化为工业试验的经验。钛和锆的有机金属配合物将作为催化剂、偶联剂和材料前驱体进行研究。与陶氏化学公司合作，将研究环戊二烯和边桥戊二烯配体的配合物作为延长烃链的催化剂。作为其在GOALI计划下承诺的一部分，陶氏将提供材料、设备和人员，以使该工艺适应工业反应器条件。陶氏化学还将承担Ernst博士和他的学生参与该项目的旅行费用，以及访问研究生的津贴费用。

This Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) award in the Inorganic, Bioinorganic and Organometallic Chemistry Program and the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Office of Multidisciplinary Activities (MPS/OMA) supports research by Professor Richard D. Ernst of the Department of Chemistry of the University of Utah to investigate the catalytic properties of pentadienyl and cyclopentadienyl compounds of titanium and zirconium. Fundamental chemical structures, such as agostic interactions, which may lead to selective C-C bond formation and cleavage, will be studied. Edged bridged pentadienyl complexes, which will be prepared, are seen as precursors for metal film depositions, material syntheses and complexes with the metals in higher oxidation states. Studies will also be done on the configurational stability of chiral complexes. Complexes with cyclopentadienyl and edge-bridged pentadienyl ligands will be investigated in collaboration with the Dow Chemical Co. as catalysts for olefin polymerization. Under the GOALI program this academic/industrial collaboration will provide graduate students with experience in moving new catalysts they have developed into an industrial trial. Organometallic complexes of titanium and zirconium will be investigated as catalysts, coupling reagents and materials precursors. Complexes with cyclopentadienyl and edge-bridged pentadienyl ligands will be investigated in collaboration with the Dow Chemical Co. as catalysts for lengthening hydrocarbon chains. As part of its committment under the GOALI program, Dow will provide materials, facilities, and personnel to adapt the process to industrial reactor conditions. Dow will also cover travel costs for Dr. Ernst and his students involved in the project as well as stipend expenses for the visiting graduate students.