Bond forming reactions with metal nanoparticles. 2015.

The activity of two heterogeneous metal catalysts immobilized into metal-organic frameworks (MOF) and into a mesocellular foam (MCF) will be evaluated as environmentally friendly catalysts in reactions where chemical bonds are formed. An emphasis will be put on the application of the methodologies to the construction of highly functionalized molecules, on the recyclability of the catalysts and on the applicability in large-scale applications.

 

This project will study:

1. Nanoparticles in metal-organic frameworks

2. Nanoparticles in mesocellular foams