529-0142-00L Advanced Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry: Learning from Nature and Industrial Processes
| Semester | Spring Semester 2019 |
| Lecturers | V. Mougel, C. Copéret |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Prerequisites: successful participation in 529-0132-00L "Inorganic Chemistry III: Organometallic Chemistry and Homogeneous Catalysis". |
| Abstract | This class will discuss advanced concepts in organometallic, bio-inorganic and coordination chemistry, in the context of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis as well as enzymatic processes. The class will thus cover a broad range of catalytic transformations focusing on the sustainable and efficient use of feedstock molecules, exploring the parallel between industrial and biological systems. |
| Learning objective | Gain knowledge of catalytic transformations, relevant to processes found in industry and in Nature. Development of an extended molecular understanding of organometallic, bio-inorganic and coordination chemistry in relation to catalytic transformations. |
| Content | Specific focus will be given to key reactions such as alkane functionalization and homologation, olefin metathesis and polymerization, oxidation, processes related to conversion of C1 molecules (CH4 and CO2), CO/H2 to hydrocarbons (Fischer-Tropsch) and N2/H2 to ammonia (Haber-Bosch) as well as the corresponding enzymatic counterparts. The fundamental underlying principle of the associated elementary steps and reaction mechanisms involved in these processes, that include C-H activation, O/N-atom transfer reactions, N-N, C-O and C-C bond cleavage and formation will be discussed in details exploiting Molecular Orbital theory and spectroscopy. |
| Lecture notes | A script is provided on Ilias. It is expected that the students will consult the accompanying literature. |
| Literature | Books 1) R. Crabtree: the Organometallic Chemistry of Transition Metals – Wiley, 5th Edition 2) TA Albright, JB Burdett, MH Whangbo: Orbital Interactions in Chemistry – Wiley Interscience 3) Moore and Janes: Metal-Ligand Bonding – Oxford Chemistry Primers 4) Lippart and Berg: Principles of Bio-inorganic Chemistry – Wiley |
| Prerequisites / Notice | it is expected that students will have knowledge of AC-III or similar class/level. |