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The central objective of the DUO project is the development of original, well-defined and highly dispersed heterobimetallic supported catalysts using a molecular approach. Its chemical foundation is to take advantage of both (1) metal-metal cooperative effects and (2) site-isolation benefits, in combination, to achieve unprecedented and highly reactive active sites. This will ultimately lead to new bond activation pathways to tackle challenging catalytic transformations.
Specifically, I target supported early/late pair-site catalysts, which are ideally suited to promote the heterolytic cleavage of strong C-H bonds. I will take advantage of this unusual reactivity in two classes of catalytic applications: (i) the late-stage isotopic labelling of organic substrates, such as active pharmaceutical ingredients, and (ii) CH4 and light alkanes valorization into higher hydrocarbons under non-oxidative conditions. These catalytic targets are not only scientifically demanding from a fundamental perspective but also possess high potential industrial outcomes. A leap forward with respect to today’s state of the art is required to achieve these goals. I propose to use an interdisciplinary approach at the forefront of current knowledge, combining the benefits of innovative and tailored molecular chemistry with those of surface science and heterogeneous catalysis. I have recently pioneered breakthrough concepts in this hot emerging research area which are a strong guarantee for the success of the DUO project.
Specifically, I target supported early/late pair-site catalysts, which are ideally suited to promote the heterolytic cleavage of strong C-H bonds. I will take advantage of this unusual reactivity in two classes of catalytic applications: (i) the late-stage isotopic labelling of organic substrates, such as active pharmaceutical ingredients, and (ii) CH4 and light alkanes valorization into higher hydrocarbons under non-oxidative conditions. These catalytic targets are not only scientifically demanding from a fundamental perspective but also possess high potential industrial outcomes. A leap forward with respect to today’s state of the art is required to achieve these goals. I propose to use an interdisciplinary approach at the forefront of current knowledge, combining the benefits of innovative and tailored molecular chemistry with those of surface science and heterogeneous catalysis. I have recently pioneered breakthrough concepts in this hot emerging research area which are a strong guarantee for the success of the DUO project.
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| Web resources: | https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101041762 |
| Start date: | 01-11-2022 |
| End date: | 31-10-2027 |
| Total budget - Public funding: | 1 499 826,00 Euro - 1 499 826,00 Euro |
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The central objective of the DUO project is the development of original, well-defined and highly dispersed heterobimetallic supported catalysts using a molecular approach. Its chemical foundation is to take advantage of both (1) metal-metal cooperative effects and (2) site-isolation benefits, in combination, to achieve unprecedented and highly reactive active sites. This will ultimately lead to new bond activation pathways to tackle challenging catalytic transformations.Specifically, I target supported early/late pair-site catalysts, which are ideally suited to promote the heterolytic cleavage of strong C-H bonds. I will take advantage of this unusual reactivity in two classes of catalytic applications: (i) the late-stage isotopic labelling of organic substrates, such as active pharmaceutical ingredients, and (ii) CH4 and light alkanes valorization into higher hydrocarbons under non-oxidative conditions. These catalytic targets are not only scientifically demanding from a fundamental perspective but also possess high potential industrial outcomes. A leap forward with respect to today’s state of the art is required to achieve these goals. I propose to use an interdisciplinary approach at the forefront of current knowledge, combining the benefits of innovative and tailored molecular chemistry with those of surface science and heterogeneous catalysis. I have recently pioneered breakthrough concepts in this hot emerging research area which are a strong guarantee for the success of the DUO project.
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ERC-2021-STGUpdate Date
09-02-2023
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