Fundings - Actual Project
DFG Research Grant
Title: "Neutral and cationic Metallaphosphenes of Group 13 - Synthesis, Structure and Reactivity"
Goal: In this research project we want to develop a general route for the synthesis of neutral homo- and heterobimetallic metallaphosphenes L(X)MPM'L (M, M' = Al, Ga In) with π-bonding contribution as well as the corresponding cationic species [LMPML]+ and will investigate their capability in bond activation reactions of small molecules.
DFG Research Grant
Title: "Synthesis of electron-rich metal-substituted silylenes and their potential in small molecule bond activation"
Goal: The synthesis of metal-substituted silylenes [L(X)M]2Si and the corresponding carbonyl complexes [L(X)M]2Si-CO will be investigated and the distinct role of the ligands (L, X) and the metals (M) on their reactivity in bond activation reactions of small molecules will be evaluated. In addition, computational studies are planned in collaboration with Prof. Schreiner, Justus-Liebig-University Gießen, to gain a detailed understanding on their electronic structures.
Main group element complexes of group 15 with unusual electronic structures – synthesis, reactivity and reaction mechanism
The research project "Main group element complexes of group 15 with unusual electronic structures – synthesis, reactivity and reaction mechanism" is granted by the DFG for additional three years. We will investigate the reactivity of compounds containing Ga=E (E = As, Sb, Bi) double bonds with a particular attention to reaction mechanism as well as the synthesis and structural characterization of bismuth cluster compounds.
DFG Transregional Collaborative Research Centre CRC/TRR 247 "Heterogeneous Oxidation Catalysis in the Liquid Phase – Materials and Mechanism in Thermal, Electro- and Photocatalysis "
Title: "Synthesis of Spinel-Type Nanoparticles with Tailored Morphology and Molecular Metal-Oxo Cluster Model Systems", Project C03
Goal: In the second funding period, we will synthesize structurally and morphologically well-defined spinel-type cobalt ferrites CoxFe3−xO4 (x = 0–3) and study their catalytic activity in OER and alcohol oxidation reaction. In addition, molecular Co-oxo complexes with defined molecular (atomistic) structure, which represent (soluble) model systems for the rather complex geometrical surface structure of a heterogeneous (insoluble) nanocatalyst, will be synthesized and spectroscopically and structurally characterized.
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DFG Research Grant
Title: "Verification of a new concept for stabilizing radicals with elements of group 15 and studies concerning their use in one electron transfer reactions"
Goal: The stabilization of reactive group 15 element radicals by coordination of an electropositive metal fragment L(X)M (M = Al - In) will be studied. Reaction mechanism will be studied by in situ 1H-NMR spectroscopy and the structure of the radicals will be characterized by EPR, single crystal X-ray diffraction and quantum chemical calculations. In addition, electrochemical studies (SET) as well as single electron transfer (SET) and small molecule activation reactions will be investigated.
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International Max Planck Research School RECHARGE
Structured doctoral training and excellent research conditions - this is what the International Max Planck Research Schools stand for. IMPRS-RECHARGE, whichis a collaboration between Ruhr-University Bochum, University of Duisburg-Essen, University of Bonn, MPI CEC and MPI für Kohleforschung, focuses on interdisciplinary research between chemistry and physics with an emphasis on catalytic mechanisms, physical-chemical analysis and energy topics. Scientific challenges shall be looked at from different angles. Furthermore the combination of theory and practice is a vital aim of the IMPRS-RECHARGE.
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Our research proposal for a new 400 MHz NMR spectrometer is co-funded by the DFG and the state NRW (major instrumentation as per Art. 91b GG).
Our research proposal for a new single crystal X-ray diffractometer is co-funded by the DFG and the state NRW (major instrumentation as per Art. 91b GG).