Inorganic Synthesis and Catalysis Laboratory
Research group of Prof. Amrendra K. Singh
Have a look at our recent paper entitled “Highly Efficient Microwave-Accelerated Transfer Hydrogenation for CO2-Derived Carbonate Valorization by Ru(II)-Protic NHC Pincer Catalysts” published in Green Chem. Abstract The sustainable valorization of carbon dioxide and its derivatives into fuels and chemicals remains a major challenge in catalysis. Transfer hydrogenation (TH) using Read More …
Ph.D. Positions: One TA (GATE) and one FA (having JRF) vacancy available. Candidates with good academic records and CSIR-UGC NET JRF or GATE scores can approach Dr. Amrendra K. Singh directly via email. Please attach a copy of your updated CV and NET/GATE scorecards to your email application. Postdoc Positions: Read More …
Have a look at our recent paper entitled “Light-Controlled Selective Synthesis of fac and mer Isomers of Heteroleptic [Ru(CN)(N′N′)(DMSO)(Cl)]+ Complexes” published in Inorg. Chem. Abstract Selective synthesis of geometrical isomers remains a paramount challenge in coordination chemistry with profound implications for development in optoelectronics and catalysis. Herein, we report an operationally simple strategy for the Read More …
Our paper entitled “Mechanistic Insights and Comparative Analysis of Ru(II)-NNC Pincer Complexes with Anionic-, Protic-, and Classical-NHCs for Transfer Hydrogenation of Ketones.” has been published in Catalysis Science & Technology (DOI: 10.1039/D3CY01383A). In this paper, a comparative analysis of the catalytic activity of Ru(II)-NNC pincer-type complexes bearing anionic-, protic- and classical-NHC Read More …
One of our most awaited papers is now online, published in Dalton Transactions. Role of ancillary ligands in selectivity towards acceptorless dehydrogenation versus dehydrogenative coupling of alcohols and amines catalyzed by cationic ruthenium(ii)–CNC pincer complexes – Dalton Transactions (RSC Publishing) In this paper, we have described the unexpected reversal in Read More …
Our paper entitled “Cationic Ruthenium(II)-CNC Pincer Complexes as Phosphine-free Catalysts for Nitrile Hydration to Amides in Aqueous Medium” has been published in the Molecular Catalysis (DOI link). Congratulations to Rahul for his first first-author paper from PhD thesis work! Congratulations to all the co-authors!!
Our paper entitled “Insights into the effect of contact ion-pairs on C-H bond activation for the synthesis of Ru(III)-NHC complexes: A combined experimental and computational study” has been published in the Journal of Organometallic Chemistry (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jorganchem.2023.122802). This is the first computational paper from our group which reports a DFT Read More …
Our paper entitled “Ru(II) Complexes with Protic- and Anionic-Naked-NHC Ligands for Cooperative Activation of Small Molecules” has been published in Chemistry—A European Journal (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202301971). In this paper, a set of ruthenium(II)-protic-N-heterocyclic carbene complexes, [Ru(NNCH)(PPh3)2(X)]Cl (1, X=Cl and 2, X=H) and their deprotonated analogues [Ru(NNC)(PPh3)2(X)] (1ʹ, X=Cl and 2ʹ,X=H) are Read More …
Our paper entitled “Base-free synthesis of benchtop stable Ru(III)-NHC complexes from RuCl3·3H2O and their use as precursors for Ru(II)-NHC complexes” has been published in Dalton Transactions (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT00243H). In this paper, a series of Ru(III)-PyNHC complexes (1a-c), have been reported, prepared from simple starting materials via a base-free route, where Read More …
We will be at the upcoming webinar on “Trends in Organometallic Chemistry” to present the recent works of our group on protic-NHC complexes. Join Profs. Natalie Fey and Ian Tonks, Associate Editors of ACS Publications journal Organometallics for the upcoming webinar on “Trends in Organometallic Chemistry”. This webinar will feature Read More …