Lectures related to Catalysis: Heck Reaction Fundamentals

Introduces the basics of homogeneous catalysis, focusing on reaction mechanisms and catalyst design.

Transition Metal Catalysis: Kumada Coupling

Explores the history and significance of the Kumada Coupling reaction in transition metal catalysis.

Explores machine learning applications in catalysis, focusing on predicting chemical properties and catalyst performance.

Cross-Coupling Reactions: Ligand Effects

Explores the mechanisms and ligand effects in cross-coupling reactions.

Catalysis: Hydrogenation

Covers the topic of catalysis, focusing on the process of hydrogenation and the advantages of using soluble catalysts.

C-C Bond Formation: Catalytic Strategies

Explores catalytic strategies for C-C bond formation, emphasizing stereochemistry and metal catalyst limitations.

Catalytic Cracking in Oil Refining

Explores catalytic cracking, reforming, and alkylation processes in oil refining for emission control and energy production.

V-Cross Couplings: Suzuki Stille Coupling

Covers the principles and mechanisms of V-cross couplings, focusing on Suzuki and Stille couplings.

Catalytic Asymmetric Reactions in Organic Chemistry

Explores Catalytic Asymmetric Reactions in Organic Chemistry, focusing on switchable pathways controlled by NHC Cu cooperatively and the hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds and imines.

Heterogeneous Catalysis: Kinetics and Mechanisms

Explores heterogeneous catalysis, focusing on reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and ammonia synthesis.

Introduction into Catalysis: Basics and Mechanisms

Introduces the basics of catalysis, including types of catalysis, energy profiles, and the importance of catalysts in speeding up reactions.

Carbenes and Carbynes

Covers carbenes and carbynes, including their definitions, preparation, structure, bonding, and applications in catalysis.

Strategies to Break Linear Scaling Relationships in Catalysis

Explores breaking linear scaling relationships in catalysis through strategies like controlling ensembles, using ligands, and introducing complexities to enhance performance.

Retrosynthesis: Disconnections C-C

Covers the principles of retrosynthesis, focusing on disconnections C-C and functional group disconnections.

Total Synthesis of Discodermolide

Covers the total synthesis of Discodermolide, a potent immunosuppressive and cytotoxic compound.

Cross-Coupling of Organometallics

Covers versatile methods for C-C bond formation using different organometallic reagents and organic halides.

Enantioselective C-H Activation

Explores enantioselective C-H activation reactions using Cu, Rh, and Ni catalysts for functionalization of olefins, alkynes, and alkenes.

Catalytic Radical Processes: Asymmetric Synthesis of Cyclobutanones

Covers a novel catalytic radical process for asymmetric synthesis of cyclobutanones.

Catalytic Mechanisms: Selectivity and Efficiency

Covers catalytic mechanisms at 180°C, focusing on selectivity and efficiency.

Phosphine Dissociation Mechanisms

Delves into olefin coordination mechanisms, phosphine dissociation, ligand effects, and catalyst reactivity.