Reactive metal-organics embracing the rare earth and alkaline earth metals

本项目旨在研究高活性稀土/稀土和重碱土(钙、锶、钡)有机金属和金属-有机化合物的结构和反应。目标体系包括含稀土氟化物的拟格氏试剂Ln(Ae)R(X)、在有机合成中使用稀土试剂的中间体、具有异常高氧化态的化合物、用于碳-氟活化的络合物以及作为异戊二烯聚合催化剂的Ln(Ae)/Al双金属化合物。丰富的稀土资源使澳大利亚成为这些战略元素的主要供应国。该项目旨在开发所需的知识库和专业知识，以支持澳大利亚丰富的稀土和钙资源在化工制造、催化和回收中的使用。

This project aims to study the structure and reactions of highly reactive rare earth/lanthanoid and heavy alkaline earth (calcium, strontium, barium) organometallic and metal–organic compounds. The target systems include pseudo-Grignard reagents Ln(Ae)R(X) including the rare fluorides, intermediates from use of lanthanoid reagents in organic synthesis, compounds in unusual high oxidation states, complexes primed for carbon–fluorine activation, and Ln(Ae)/Al bimetallics as isoprene polymerisation catalysts. Abundant rare earth resources position Australia to be a major supplier of these strategic elements. The project aims to develop the knowledge base and expertise needed to underpin the use of Australia's abundant rare earth and calcium resources in chemical manufacture, catalysis and recycling.