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.

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Apr 11th, 9:00 AM

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.