Homogenous catalytic / photocatalytic CO2 conversion involving versatile, non-costly metal complexes

Identifier:  TDX:4047

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX4047

Authors:  El Aouni, Nassima

Abstract:
Within the framework of the present thesis, a series of iron, cobalt and nickel complexes bearing 2,9-bis(imino) phenanthrolinyl and bipyridinyl backbones have been both synthesized and characterized. Attempts to synthesize macrocyclic derivatives of curcumin were as well carried out. Besides, a further set of complexes with symmetrical Fe and Zn porphyrins with variable substitutions was prepared during the 3-months stay in Coimbra-Portugal. The successfully synthesized and appropriately characterized compounds are applied to diverse homogeneous catalysis pathways, involving CO2 as feedstock, targeting to operate in mild temperature and pressure conditions, these catalytic routes are mainly focused on the conversion of CO2 into other value-added chemicals