Electrochemical Bond Functionalization

Project description

Electric current could pave the way for easier and greener functionalisation

Many chemical reactions are so-called redox reactions in which one species is oxidised (loses electrons) and another reduced (gains electrons). Rather than using specialty chemicals requiring multiple reaction steps and often purification steps while generating waste, molecular electrosynthesis uses electric current as the redox agent. This enables direct electro-functionalisation of inert bonds, opening the door to currently inaccessible products while reducing the environmental impact of organic synthesis. Despite its promise, challenges remain. The EU-funded ElectroFun project is addressing these, establishing a comprehensive set of sustainable strategies for organic electrocatalysis.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › electrochemistry
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › organic chemistry
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › catalysis › electrocatalysis

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme

Topic(s)

• ERC-2020-ADG - ERC ADVANCED GRANT

Call for proposal

ERC-2020-ADG

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Funding Scheme

ERC-ADG - Advanced Grant

Host institution

GEORG-AUGUST-UNIVERSITAT GOTTINGEN STIFTUNG OFFENTLICHEN RECHTS

Net EU contribution

€ 2 499 423,75

Address

Wilhelmsplatz 1
37073 Gottingen
Germany

Region

Niedersachsen › Braunschweig › Göttingen

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Other funding

€ 0,00

Beneficiaries (1)

GEORG-AUGUST-UNIVERSITAT GOTTINGEN STIFTUNG OFFENTLICHEN RECHTS

Germany

Net EU contribution

€ 2 499 423,75

Address

Wilhelmsplatz 1
37073 Gottingen

Region

Niedersachsen › Braunschweig › Göttingen

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Other funding

€ 0,00