Aerobic Oxidation Catalysis:
Date
August 25, 2022
Division/Committee: [CATL] Division of Catalysis Science & Technology
Selective oxidation reactions are quintessential processes in synthetic chemistry with applicability ranging from specialty chemicals to pharmaceuticals. Oxygen represents an ideal alternative to commonly used stoichiometric oxidants because it is available at virtually no cost and produces no environmentally hazardous by-products. However, the scope of oxygen-coupled oxidation reactions is presently quite limited due to the inert nature of oxygen in reactions with organic molecules. The solution is the development of catalysts to guide the chemical reaction toward kinetically favored products. This symposium will highlight advances in catalysis research for aerobic oxidation reactions, which are critical to address many of the major challenges facing our world, including (i) reducing the contribution of human activities to global warming, (ii) identifying sustainable energy sources and (iii) minimizing the environmental impact of chemical synthesis (i.e., green chemistry).
Selective oxidation reactions are quintessential processes in synthetic chemistry with applicability ranging from specialty chemicals to pharmaceuticals. Oxygen represents an ideal alternative to commonly used stoichiometric oxidants because it is available at virtually no cost and produces no environmentally hazardous by-products. However, the scope of oxygen-coupled oxidation reactions is presently quite limited due to the inert nature of oxygen in reactions with organic molecules. The solution is the development of catalysts to guide the chemical reaction toward kinetically favored products. This symposium will highlight advances in catalysis research for aerobic oxidation reactions, which are critical to address many of the major challenges facing our world, including (i) reducing the contribution of human activities to global warming, (ii) identifying sustainable energy sources and (iii) minimizing the environmental impact of chemical synthesis (i.e., green chemistry).
Organizer, Presiders
Assistant Professor, SUNY Buffalo State College
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