Organometallic chemistry and catalysis using 3d metals

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Replacing noble metal-based homogeneous catalysts with earth-abundant metal counterparts (such as iron-based catalysts) has attracted a lot of research interest. In addition to the low cost associated with the high abundance, earth-abundant metals are potentially less toxic and more environmentally friendly than their noble metal counterparts. Moreover, earth-abundant metals can potentially offer novel reaction pathways that are less prevalent in noble metal chemistry. While Nature uses earth-abundant metals in metalloenzymes extensively toward catalytic reactions, earth-abundant metals are far less explored in manmade homogeneous catalytic systems. This proposed research is concerned with the development of novel homogeneous catalysts based on earth-abundant metals toward the syntheses of compounds that are relevant to pharmaceuticals, small molecule organic materials, and polymers. One of the objectives is to gain understanding of the chemical behavior of earth-abundant metals, which may lead to the rational design of efficient catalysts and novel chemical transformations.