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Student Class

2028

Student Affiliation

URAD

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3673-177X

First Advisor

Miguel I. Gonzalez

First Advisor Department

Department of Chemistry

Abstract

Metal-organic cages (MOCs) are a class of highly porous molecules composed of inorganic clusters bridged by highly tunable organic ligands. The synthesis and development of various ligands could allow for more selective and efficient catalysts. Specifically, Chromium-based homogeneous catalysts have recently been commercialized due to their high selectivity in the production of 1-hexene and 1-octene. This project aims to synthesize reusable heterogeneous catalysts composed of chromium-functionalized zirconium MOCs deposited on mesoporous supports.

The current focus of this project is to synthesize and purify the "SNS Ligand." This ligand can coordinate to chromium via its S—N—S moiety. This project specifically focuses on the synthesis of this complex terphenyl ligand component which requires careful chemical transformations. Because the S—N—S moiety is chemically similar to mustard gas, this work should be approached with caution.

Publication Date

Spring 5-27-2026

Keywords

Metal-Organic Cages, Mustard Gas, Heterogenous Catalysis, Ethylene Oligomerization, Zirconium Metal-Organic Cages.

Disciplines

Catalysis and Reaction Engineering

Zirconium Metal-Organic Cages: Synthetic Development of Chromium-Functionalized Ligands

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