This $424,847 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program supports research at Baylor University to design, synthesize, and study the reactivity of diboryl- and aminoboryl carbenes. These are novel carbon-containing compounds that have the potential to enhance our understanding of carbon chemistry and lead to more selective manufacturing of fine chemicals and materials.
The principal investigator will utilize advanced synthetic methods to prepare and isolate these previously unknown carbenes, which are predicted to have an unusual electronic configuration and high reactivity. This high-risk, high-reward research effort aims to generate fundamental insights into carbon bonding and reactivity that could advance the field of organic chemistry. Baylor University will also engage in STEM outreach with local schools and the community to connect them with the research activities.
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