Technical University of Munich
Professur für Molekulare Katalyse (Prof. Kühn)
Lichtenbergstr. 4
85748 Garching b. München
Molecular Catalysis
Our research is focused on organometallic chemistry, medicinal chemistry and molecular catalysis. Especially carbene ligated metal precursors are applied to provide task-specific solutions in medicinal chemistry and catalysis. Varying the wingtips and backbone of imidazolium moieties facilitates changes in solubility (medicinal chemistry) and reactivity (catalysis).
Of particular interest are oxidation and hydrogenation catalysis with a wide variety of transition metals, both with respect to the elucidation of reaction mechanisms and for industrial applications. Therefore, cooperation with industrial companies on applied projects in the field of catalytic activation of small molecules plays an important role (see research overview).
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry
Abstract: The synthesis and characterization of group 10 (NiII, PdII, PtII) and group 11 (CuI, AgI, AuI, AuIII) N–heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes supported by a methyl–substituted macrocyclic ligand is…
Journal of Energy Chemistry
Abstract: The complete functionalization of lignin depolymerization fragments into value-added chemicals is essential for enhancing atom economy in biorefineries, yet it remains a significant challenge due to…
ACS Nano
Abstract: Current petrochemical-based electron acceptors in advanced optical materials face problems such as structural diversity, renewability, and biocompatibility. Natural product-derived fluorescent…
Chemie in Unserer Zeit
Abstract: The massive extinction event at the end of the Cretaceous period owes its popularity largely to the demise of the (non-avian) dinosaurs. However, many other life forms disappeared at the same time.…
Inorganic Chemistry
Abstract: The first comprehensive study of a series of seven mesoionic tetrazolylidene gold(I) chloride complexes (1–7) featuring a range of alkyl and aryl substituents (Me, t-Bu, iPr, Ph, Tol, Dipp, Mes) is…
Journal of Catalysis
Abstract: Homogeneous transfer hydrogenation (TH) has emerged as an efficient and atom-economical strategy for the catalytic reduction of carbonyl compounds. Among the most active systems, the abnormal…
Dalton Transactions
Abstract: Au(i) N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes have shown promising cytotoxicity against cancer cells, yet improving their selectivity remains a key challenge. In this study, a modular strategy to…
Results in Chemistry
Abstract: To elucidate the relationship between ligand flexibility, coordination geometry and catalytic performance in homogeneous epoxidation catalysis, a series of four diacetonitrile[bis( o…
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Abstract: Well-defined single-atom catalysts (SACs) serve as ideal model systems for directly comparing experimental results with theoretical calculations, offering profound insights into heterogeneous…
Chemical Society Reviews
Abstract: The need for selective and efficient anticancer therapies drives the development of gold N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) as efficient metallodrugs. Their stability, tunable electronics, and versatile…
| Title | Dates | Duration | Type | Lecturer (assistant) |
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| General and Inorganic Experimental Chemistry |
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4 | VO | |
| Kolloquium zur Themenstellung der ersten Staatsprüfung für Lehrämter an öffentlichen Schulen |
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4 | KO | |
| Seminar for Master and PhD Students (Prof. Kühn) |
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1 | SE | |
| Seminar zur Evaluierung der ersten Staatsprüfung für Lehrämter an öffentlichen Schulen |
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4 | SE |