Transition metal catalyzed biomass conversion and polymer synthesis
by Yang, Weiran, Ph.D., THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2010, 140 pages; 3442967

Abstract:

I have mainly worked on two areas during my graduate study in Dr. Ayusman Sen's group. One is about transition metal catalyzed biomass conversion to biofuels and valuable chemicals. The other is about transition metal catalyzed polymer synthesis. Chapter 1 talks about one-step catalytic transformation of biomass to 2,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran for liquid transportation fuels. Chapter 2 discusses about direct conversion of biomass-derived carbohydrates to valuable chemicals. Chapter 3 focuses on phosphine-sulfonate based neutral nickel catalysts for ethene polymerization. And finally Chapter 4 is regards to phosphine-sulfonate Ni complex with high selectivity between polymerization of ethene and copolymerization of CO and ethylene.
 
AdviserAyusman Sen
SchoolTHE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 72-04, p. , Mar 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsBiochemistry; Inorganic chemistry; Physical chemistry
Publication Number3442967
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