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Speaker: Aaron Sadow, Associate Professor, Chemistry, Iowa State University

Title: New Ligands and Organometallic Compounds for Green Catalysis

Abstract: Sadow Group work is focused upon the development of new catalytic reactions and new catalysts for application in green chemistry, stereoselective synthesis, and the conversion of abundant raw materials into commodity and specialty chemicals. Accomplishments in these areas will impact the field of catalysis. Our approach and goals involve (1) synthesis of ligands and organometallic complexes, (2) development and catalytic methodology that utilize the reactivity of these compounds, and (3) the pursuit of mechanistic models to guide future catalyst and reaction design. These goals will be highlighted in developments of catalytic hydroboration, hydrosilylation, and hydroamination.