DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/W08F-YT63
Defense Date
2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Chemistry
First Advisor
Heather R. Lucas
Abstract
Metal complexes that can activate natural oxidants like H2O2 and O2 have become a key research topic in many labs in hope of mimicking nature, by generating a bioinspired complex that can perform unique chemistry through green processes. To prepare the perfect catalyst, this has lead scientists to explore numerous avenues, including the use of both natural and artificial oxidants, to tease apart the reaction pathway taking place. A ligand system dear to the Lucas Lab (13-DOB) has been metalated with nickel, a cheap and earth abundant transition metal. Our bioinspired metal-(di)oxygen adducts can be formed from H2O2, O2, mCPBA, and PhIO.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-15-2020