Obiettivo Here we propose the development of a new class of facial triad N,N,O ligands based on the bis(alkyl-imidazolyl)propionate (BAIP) architecture for the synthesis of bio-inspired mono-nuclear non-heme iron(II) complexes that have the ability to selective catalyze challenging oxidative transformations of organic compounds using oxidants like H2O2 or O2. Our specific aims will be:(i) To develop new sterically encumbered BAIP-ligands for the generation of highly reactive 1:1 Fe/ligand complexes, (ii) To develop ‘inverted amide’ versions of these ligands to generate Fe-amido complexes with low oxidation potentials for O2 activation,(iii) To study the reactivity towards oxidants (H2O2, O2) and the catalytic properties in challenging oxidation transformations (alkane hydroxylation, alkene cis-dihydroxylation) of the corresponding iron complexes. (iv) To carry out detailed mechanistic investigations on isolated and/or spectroscopically well-characterized iron complexes and intermediates that are involved in the reactivity of the new Fe-N,N,O complexes.The project will follow the so-called ‘synthetic analogue approach’, where small model compounds are developed to mimic the structural and functional features of metallo-enzyme active sites. In doing so, the model compounds may aid in the further understanding of metallo-enzyme reactivity and mechanism. At the same time the model compounds may be further developed into new synthetic catalysts. Carrying out this project within the Organic Chemistry and Catalysis (OCC) group at Utrecht University will place the candidate in the middle of the research activities of the Catalysis Centre Utrecht (CCU). This will allow the candidate to develop his knowledge and skills in the fields of bioinorganic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis, to further shape him for a future research career in the broader fields of molecular inorganic chemistry and molecular catalysis. Campo scientifico natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrybioinorganic chemistrynatural scienceschemical scienceselectrochemistryelectrolysisnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrytransition metalsnatural scienceschemical sciencescatalysisnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteinsenzymes Programma(i) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Argomento(i) MSCA-IF-2014-EF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-EF) Invito a presentare proposte H2020-MSCA-IF-2014 Vedi altri progetti per questo bando Meccanismo di finanziamento MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF Coordinatore UNIVERSITEIT UTRECHT Contribution nette de l'UE € 165 598,80 Indirizzo HEIDELBERGLAAN 8 3584 CS Utrecht Paesi Bassi Mostra sulla mappa Regione West-Nederland Utrecht Utrecht Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Partecipazione a programmi di R&I dell'UE Opens in new window Rete di collaborazione HORIZON Opens in new window Costo totale € 165 598,80