The National Science Foundation awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant to the University of Texas at Austin to support research and development of palladium and iron-catalyzed nucleoboration of olefins. The funding supports the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) and will be carried out from August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2025.
Specifically, the award will support Kami L. Hull of UT-Austin and her team to further develop and conduct mechanistic studies of their recently discovered palladium-iron cocatalyzed aminoboration process for converting simple olefins into value-added products containing boron and nitrogen. They will work to expand the substrate and nucleophile scope of the nucleoboration methodology, investigate alternative transmetalation reagents, and pursue a remote nucleoboration transformation involving palladium migration. The researchers also aim to develop a heterogeneous and recyclable palladium-iron catalyst system to advance the sustainability of the nucleoboration process. Broader societal impacts include engagement in educational outreach activities to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM.
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