Title: Exploration of Efficient Non-noble Metal Hydride Transfer Catalysts: Structure, Reactivity and Catalysis

Speaker: Assoc.Prof. Qiang Liu, Tsinghua University

Date: 2020-12-01 14:30

Location: Room 202, Lujiaxi Building

Abstract：

We are focusing on organometallics and catalysis. Current areas of investigation include synthesis of 3d-transition metal complexes, homogeneous non-noble metal catalysis, and the development of these ideas into sustainable synthetic methods and efficient energy conversion system. This lecture will introduce our efforts on the development of efficient cobalt and manganese catalysts for hydride transfer reactions, such hydrogen, dehydrogenative transformation and olefin isomerization reactions, based on our understanding of structures and reactivity of these first row non-noble metal complexes. These reactions provide powerful synthetic tools for a convenient access to a number of valuable bulky and fine chemicals and new solutions for the construction of sustainable energy systems.