Giving a 'Cluster Twist' to Photocatalysis: Sustainable Photocatalysts for Pharmaceutically Relevant Reactions

• Grant number: 24/08384-7
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: January 01, 2025
• End date: December 31, 2027
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Chemistry - Organic Chemistry
• Principal Investigator: Igor Dias Jurberg
• Grantee: Igor Dias Jurberg
• Principal researcher abroad: Francisco de Azambuja
• Institution abroad: University of Leuven, Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium
• Host Institution: Instituto de Química (IQ). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil

Abstract

In this research project, we will aim at developing new photochemical reactions employing visible light and Metal-Polyoxometalate (M-POM) complexes as new photocatalysts. We will explore atom transfer pathways (mainly focused on hydrogen and halogen atoms), energy transfers and synergistic catalysis in the presence of other metal sources. This research will be conducted in a partnership between the State University of Campinas (Brazil) and KU Leuven (Belgium) (AU)