Heterometallic iron-molybdenum complexes for nitrogen activation

该项目旨在开发一系列受生物启发的混合金属铁钼络合物，这些络合物能够在常压和常温下激活分子氮。大气中氮气的活化每年以数百万吨的规模进行，是许多工业过程的关键。该项目希望在金属有机化学领域产生新的知识，特别是关于分子金属-金属键和随后对氮气活化的反应性。预期结果包括新的和改进的催化剂，这将为工业带来重大的经济利益，以及通过减少能源需求而有利于环境。

This project aims to develop a range of bio-inspired, mixed metal iron-molybdenum complexes that are capable of activating molecular nitrogen, N2, at ambient pressure and temperature. The activation of atmospheric N2 is performed on a multi-million tonne scale each year and is key to a number of industrial processes. The project expects to generate new knowledge in the area of organometallic chemistry, specifically with regards to molecular metal-metal bonding and subsequent reactivity towards the activation of N2. Expected outcomes include new and improved catalysts, which will provide significant financial benefits to industry, as well as benefiting the environment by reducing energy demand.