Mechanisms of Activation of Organic Molecules by Neutral Metals in the Gas Phase

本研究项目的重点是确定反应动力学 中性金属原子和小分子有机物之间的气相反应 印刷受体.这项合作努力将涉及合成标记的 底物如二氧化碳、有机卤化物和烷烃。分析 反应动力学将使用质谱仪进行， 转动光谱学 凭借此奖项，有机动力学计划正在支持基本的 中性金属反应动力学研究。教授 Grotjahn和Ziurys将专注于小分子有机物之间的反应， 分子和中性金属原子。这些结果将有助于未来 研究人员确定了关于能量屏障和配体的细节 方面的影响.

The focus of this research project is to determine the reaction dynamics of gas phase reactions between neutral metal atoms and small organic substrates. This collaborative effort will involve synthesis of labelled substrates such as carbon dioxide, organic halides and alkanes. Analysis of the reaction dynamics will be done using mass spectrometry and rotational spectroscopy. With this award, the Organic Dynamics Program is supporting fundamental studies in the area of neutral metal reaction dynamics. Professors Grotjahn and Ziurys will focus on the reactions between small organic molecules and neutral metal atoms. These results will help future investigators determine details regarding energy barriers and ligand effects.