Activation and Scission of Small Molecules using Three-Coordinate Metal Complexes [ 2003-01-01 - 2005-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Brian Yates (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Robert Stranger (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Keiji Morokuma (Partner Investigator) ,  The Australian National University (Managed by)

Brief description Activation and Scission of Small Molecules using Three-Coordinate Metal Complexes. Chemists have long admired the ease with which such fundamental molecules as nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide are processed in biological systems under mild conditions in contrast to existing industrial processes such as nitrogen 'fixation' which require drastic temperatures and pressures. Our project addresses this inbalance by using powerful computational methods to design highly-tuned chemical systems based on three-coordinate metal complexes which are specific for the activation and scission of important small molecules possessing multiple bonds.

Funding Amount $255,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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