The National Science Foundation (NSF) Chemical Catalysis program awarded a $579,365 Project Grant to the University of Iowa to develop new transition metal catalysts for organic synthesis. Under this 3-year grant, Professor Christopher Pigge and his team are designing innovative and tunable catalysts by incorporating novel, readily available ligands into catalytically relevant metal complexes. This research aims to advance the development of highly active yet stable transition metal catalysts, which are essential tools in fields like pharmaceuticals, materials, and polymers. In addition to the research, the project provides training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in organic and organometallic chemistry, as well as outreach efforts to engage middle and high school students in STEM-related activities.
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