Research focus of the Seidel group

Donor-substituted Alkyne Complexes

Donor-substituted Alkyne Complexes

The focus of our previous work lies in the development of a coordination chemistry with the ligand acetylene dithiolate, (SC≡CS)2-. In recent years we have not only succeeded in [...]
Photochemistry

Photochemistry

In the future, solar-powered photocatalytic processes can contribute to an environmentally friendly supply of fuel or valuable substances. Charge and energy transfer are key elements [...]
C-C Coupling Reactions

C-C Coupling Reactions

In many cases, alkynes at late transition metals are prone to C/C coupling reactions. Hetero-substitution of such alkynes in comparison to carbon-based ones has not only a substantial influence on [...]
Functional Polymers

Functional Polymers

Based on these results, we have currently been working on the extension of the concept to coordination-chemical polymers with the acetylene building block. Approaches here involve acetylenedithiolate itself, [...]

 

In summary, it can be emphasized that the DC2D building block (D = O2-, S2-, NR-, PR2), is the basis for a variety of projects which, at the intersection between metal organics and coordination chemistry, have considerable development potential in the direction of functional materials and their applications.