Mentor/s
Professor Emily Mane
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
The pyridine alkoxide ligand “pyalk” is an important structure in organometallic chemistry and has been ligated to several transition metals, most notably iridium and copper. These metal complexes have been remarkably active in water oxidation catalysis reactions, which are important for the development of artificial photosynthesis technologies. Despite its activity and relatively simple structure, the potential of pyalk-derived ligands has not been fully explored. The synthesis of a novel suite of pyridine alkoxide ligands may enable the further development of highly efficient and sustainable first-row transition metal catalysts. These ligands are based on the known pyalk scaffold and include variations of their steric and electronic properties so that ligand effects on the structure and reactivity can be understood. Here we discuss the synthesis and characterization of the suite of ligands and pyalk-ligated first-row metal complexes, as well as future plans for studies of their catalytic activity.
Academic Level
Undergraduate student, Graduate student
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-25-2025 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-25-2025 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
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Synthesis and Characterization of Pyridine Alkoxide-Ligated Metal Complexes
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
The pyridine alkoxide ligand “pyalk” is an important structure in organometallic chemistry and has been ligated to several transition metals, most notably iridium and copper. These metal complexes have been remarkably active in water oxidation catalysis reactions, which are important for the development of artificial photosynthesis technologies. Despite its activity and relatively simple structure, the potential of pyalk-derived ligands has not been fully explored. The synthesis of a novel suite of pyridine alkoxide ligands may enable the further development of highly efficient and sustainable first-row transition metal catalysts. These ligands are based on the known pyalk scaffold and include variations of their steric and electronic properties so that ligand effects on the structure and reactivity can be understood. Here we discuss the synthesis and characterization of the suite of ligands and pyalk-ligated first-row metal complexes, as well as future plans for studies of their catalytic activity.
Students' Information
Madison Updike - Undergraduate-Biochemistry-Honors- Graduation May 2025
Taylor Nowak- Undergraduate- Biochemistry -Honors- Graduation May 2025
Kavya Mattam -Graduate- Chemistry - Graduation May 2025