Synthesis of Multidentate CMPO Ligands for Heavy Metal Ion Chelation
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences
Mentor Information
Shannon Biros
Department
Chemistry
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 96
Start Date
11-4-2012 9:00 AM
Keywords
Creativity/ Innovation, Environment, Health, Physical Science, Sustainability
Abstract
The chelation of heavy metals has a wide variety of applications, including nuclear waste remediation and MRI imaging. Carbamoylmethyl phosphine oxides (CMPOs) have been used as bidentate chelating agents for the removal of lanthanides and actinides from aqueous solutions. Our group is interested in exploring the use of CMPOs to sequester a broader range of metals. This approach takes advantage of the chelate effect through the synthesis of tripodal CMPO ligands. Current efforts toward the synthesis of these compounds will be described.
Synthesis of Multidentate CMPO Ligands for Heavy Metal Ion Chelation
Henry Hall Atrium 96
The chelation of heavy metals has a wide variety of applications, including nuclear waste remediation and MRI imaging. Carbamoylmethyl phosphine oxides (CMPOs) have been used as bidentate chelating agents for the removal of lanthanides and actinides from aqueous solutions. Our group is interested in exploring the use of CMPOs to sequester a broader range of metals. This approach takes advantage of the chelate effect through the synthesis of tripodal CMPO ligands. Current efforts toward the synthesis of these compounds will be described.