Supramolecular Organic and Organometallic Chemistry Centre

The project proposes fundamental studies on main group organometallic compounds bearing bulky organic substituents. The precursor organometallic halides and hydrides of the heavy elements with bulky substituents are expected to be stable under inert atmosphere and normal conditions. The synthesis of compounds containing single or multiple, homoleptic or heteroleptic metal - metal bonds using the hydrides and halide precursors is envisaged. The design, synthesis, isolation and characterization of compounds showing novel bonding patterns is one of the ultimate goals of the project. For an efficient approach, modern theoretical methods will be used as support for the design, synthesis and characterization of the compounds. For selected compounds potential catalyst activity will be investigated.