Objectif "There are four main objectives:1) Study the chemical performance of the multidentate amino ligand supported tri- and hexanuclear iron clusters developed by the Betley group. The clusters will be subjected to CO, CO2 and MeOH.2) Construct novel cluster designs by ligand manipulations. Synthesise new hexanucleating and ""odd"" valued nucleating ligands.3) Apply the accumulated knowledge on cluster chemistry and their unique properties to use them as mediators for actual organic chemical group transformations with focus on biomass conversion, especially EtOH and monomeric carbohydrates conversion.4) Development of catalytic versions of these organic transformations.These objectives will be achieved by:1) Reaction condition optimisation for the reaction with the given substrate. All the resulting new clusters will be analysed with respect to structure, electronic distribution, and chemical behaviour by reaction with a second substrate. Cluster properties are in focus.2) The novel ligands will be synthesised using general literature procedures. The new clusters will be made using the experience and know-how in the Betley group.3) Same procedure as in 1) with the difference that reactivity is in focus here. Novel clusters will be synthesised and employed.4) Finding two substrates that react while restoring an active cluster allows for a catalytic system. The insight gained in 1-3) will be used.The relevance to the Work Programme is:Knowledge and skills on the highest level in the world will be transferred from Harvard University, USA, to DTU, Denmark. The combination of the research fields of polynuclear clusters and biomass conversion has a multidisciplinary character. Hence, it will bring new research platforms to Europe, rendering it highly attractive for the best researchers in the world. Moreover, biomass conversion for energy and chemicals is a very hot topic and sustainable living is part of the Horizon 2020 program described by the European Commission." Champ scientifique natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculescarbohydratesagricultural sciencesagricultural biotechnologybiomass Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IOF - Marie Curie Action: "International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development" Appel à propositions FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IOF Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MC-IOF - International Outgoing Fellowships (IOF) Coordinateur DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITET Contribution de l’UE € 204 930,60 Adresse ANKER ENGELUNDS VEJ 101 2800 Kongens Lyngby Danemark Voir sur la carte Région Danmark Hovedstaden Københavns omegn Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Anders Riisager (Mr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée