Brad P. Carrow, Princeton University
Assistant Professor
Princeton, New Jersey
bcarrow@princeton.edu
Office:
(609) 258-7607
Bio/Research
A central theme of research in our group is the pursuit of green and sustainable methods for the synthesis of fine chemicals, materials, and biologically active compounds using transition metal catalysis. A major focus within this theme is the design and development of catalysts competent to rapi...
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Bio/Research
A central theme of research in our group is the pursuit of green and sustainable methods for the synthesis of fine chemicals, materials, and biologically active compounds using transition metal catalysis. A major focus within this theme is the design and development of catalysts competent to rapidly and selectively functionalize unactivated carbon-oxygen or carbon-hydrogen bonds, which are chemically robust yet ubiquitous in sustainable chemical feedstocks such as lignocellulosic biomass.
We are also interested in developing new materials by metal-catalyzed (co)polymerization of simple, renewable monomers with control of the polymer microstructure, molecular weight, and distribution of monomers within the macromolecule. The procurement of a detailed understanding of the structure and reactivity of pertinent catalytic intermediates involved in these processes through mechanistic studies and the application of that knowledge to productively manipulate catalyst function will be an essential element towards realizing our goals.
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We are also interested in developing new materials by metal-catalyzed (co)polymerization of simple, renewable monomers with control of the polymer microstructure, molecular weight, and distribution of monomers within the macromolecule. The procurement of a detailed understanding of the structure and reactivity of pertinent catalytic intermediates involved in these processes through mechanistic studies and the application of that knowledge to productively manipulate catalyst function will be an essential element towards realizing our goals.
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