Mio Kondo

Participating A01

Affiliation

Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University

Position

Associate Professor

Contact

mio@chem.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp

HP

http://www.chem.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/masaoka_lab/english/index.html

Research Project

Development of Novel Functional Molecules Based on Asymmetric Assembly of Metal Ions

Co-Investigator

Shigeyuki Masaoka(Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University）

Abstract

Multinuclear metal complexes are an intriguing class of molecules, which can exhibit unique spin state, reactivity, or photochemical properties depending on the number and nature of metal ions included in their structures. In this project, we aim to develop novel functional molecules by introducing asymmetric nature into the complexes. In order to achieve our target, the assembled structures that has several kinds of metal ions will be constructed, and the attractive physical properties arising from their unique electronic structure will be explored. As a target system, a series of pentanuclear metal complexes, which are proved to serve as highly active catalyst for reaction involving multi-electron transfer. A rational methodology to precisely assemble metal ions will be developed and the control over the electronic structure and physical properties of pentanuclear complexes will be achieved.

Research Areas

Coordination Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry、Catalysis

Keywords

Multinuclear Metal Complex、Multi-Electron Redox Reaction、Heteronuclear Complex