The synthesis of heterodiaryl-based quaternary stereocenters is a very challenging task in organic synthesis, especially in the creation of highly functional scaffolds. Tetrahedral, congested carbons centers bearing two different aryl moieties have great importance for structure−activity relationship (SAR) studies in pharmaceutical discovery programs. Their presence in biological active natural products makes them fundamental for the […]
The development of bio-supported homogeneous organocatalysts with improved recycling potential through sequential de- and re-polymerization and their use in CO2 valorization catalysis
The use of homogeneous catalysis is currently limited as they lack the ability to be easily recycled, and thermal deactivation of the catalyst cannot be always avoided. These features present important hurdles for the application of homogeneous catalysts in commercial processes and represents an open challenging. Designing ways to bridge the advantages properties of homogeneous […]
Biocarbon based Polymers for Sustainable Material Development
D-Carbonize´s approach targets biocarbon recycling into valuable starting materials for the chemical/polymer industries and will primarily provide innovative low-carb catalysis solutions. The use of biocarbon is advantageous in many respects as it is renewable, generally abundant and non-toxic, and it represents easy-to-handle carbon reagents even on larger scale. Despite the lack of universal (catalytic) strategies […]
Research Group Kleij
FPI Fellowship – Alejandro Delgado Montiel
Beatriu de Pinós – Matteo Lanzi
Dual Co/Photoredox Catalysis for the Synthesis of Fluorine-Containing Skipped Dienes Featuring a Quaternary Carbon Stereocenter
Fluorine-containing functional groups have become of crucial importance for medicinal and agrochemical applications. The incorporation of these moieties into molecular structures allows for significant opportunities to take advantage of bioisosterism as well as to fine-tune the chemical or pharmacological properties of a desired molecule. The objective of the FUSE project is to pioneer a novel […]
Composite Materials made from Biobased Limonene Originating Polycarbonates
Design and Scale Up of Biobased Functionalized Polycarbonates for Adhesive and Coating Applications
Advancing the Catalytic Construction of Quaternary Stereocenters
Training Network in Innovative CO2 Transformations and Valorization Route
Tecnologías Químicas para la Valorización de Residuos Industriales en los Pirineos
This project focuses on the valorization of industrial wastes from agro-alimentary industry (fatty waste) and pesticides (lindane and derivatives) concerning both sides of the Pyrenees. The consortium includes two research laboratories, three industrial piloting and communication organizations, as well as one company. According to the European Commission’s guidelines on innovation, TRIPyr aims to develop state-of-the-art […]
Increasing the scope of CO2-utilising photoreactions: asymmetric photosynthesis of amino acids
Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere at an ever-increasing rate due to the burning of fossil fuels. At the same time, the production of bulk and fine chemistry mostly relies on the same crude oil as a carbon source. This situation is unsustainable and therefore calls for the recycling of CO2 as a carbon […]
FPI Fellowship – Cristina Maquilon
FPI Fellowship – Alba Villar
Sustainable Polyesters and Renewable Terpenoid Monomers
Synthetic polymers derived from petrochemical products are essential for the production of a wide range of consumer products. The demand for more sustainable and renewable monomers and polymers is currently increasing, because fossil feedstock will become scarce in future times, and the global legislation is putting an increasing stress on the use of certain monomers […]