Chimica: Recent submissions
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New metal catalysts for the synthesis of polyolefins and bioderived polymers
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2018-02-28)The aim of PhD project is the synthesis of new metal catalysts active in the polymerization of polar monomer and α-olefins. In the last decade, transition metal complexes bearing tetradentate bis(phenolato) ligands are ... -
Integrated techniques for remediation of dense chlorinated solvents polluted sites
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2018-03-08)Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a halogenated aliphatic organic compound frequently detected as pollutant in soils and ground water. A multidisciplinary approach is often required to remediate TCE polluted sites and this PhD ... -
Carbon-based nanomaterials
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2017-02-27)New layered carbon-based materials were prepared and exhaustively characterized exploiting different characterization techniques, such as thermogravimetry (TGA), differential thermal calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transform ... -
Novel macrocyclic systems in asymmetric phase-transfer catalysis
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2017-02-27)In the great realm of organic synthesis, phase-transfer catalysis (PTC) is a well recognized methodology which plays a key role both in industry and academia research. This process involves reactions that take place between ... -
Environmental and catalytic applications of alkaline oxides
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2015-04-20)Alkaline oxides are widely used in industrial processes involving removal of gaseous compounds as unwanted by-products such as CO2, hydrogen sulphide and nitric oxides. Traditional processes generally involve Ca-based ... -
Cavity Filling and Chirality Effects in Calixarene Threading
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2016-03-16)In 2010, the Prof. Neri’s group showed that the calix[6]arene hosts were able to recognize dialkylammonium axles when they were coupled with the weakly coordinating Tetrakis[3,5 bis(triFluoromethyl)Phenyl]Borate (TFPB−) ... -
New insights into peptoids' chemistry: synthesis, characterization and properties
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2016-05-11)My PhD research activity aimed to enrich the realm of peptoids1 with novel compounds and new insights into their behavior and properties, investigating their potential applications. A new class of cyclic “arylopeptoids” ... -
Small organic molecules for next generation electronics
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2016-03-16)In this PhD thesis attention has been focused on the theoretical design of organic small molecules for next generation electronics. The task of this thesis has concerned with the theoretical analysis of the operational ... -
Synthesis of calixarene derivatives active towards proteic targets involved in tumor pathologies
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2016-03-15)Over the last 30 years a growing interest has been direct toward the biomolecular recognition of calixarene derivatives and more in particular to the interaction with druggable target(s).1,2 The aim of this PhD thesis was ... -
Sustainable catalysis by polymer supported gold nanoparticles
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2016-03-16)Gold Nanoparticles are nanomaterials whose properties are completely different from the ones of the bulk material. Nowadays many chemists have been using them as catalysts which work under mild conditions and respect the ... -
Fluorescence-based sensors for the detection of biologically and environmentally relevant molecules
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2016-03-15)Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been known for long time as a toxic molecule in biological systems. More recent studies have shown that mammals can produce H2S in a controlled fashion, suggesting that it’s important in maintaining ... -
Sviluppo di nuovi sistemi catalitici dei metalli del gruppo 4 per la polimerizzazione di monomeri olefinici e polari
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2016-03-18)In this PhD work, a series of eight new group 4 metal complexes 1−8 (1 = (t- BuOS)2TiCl2; 2 = (CumOS)2TiCl2; 3 = (t-BuOS)2Zr(CH2Ph)2; 4 = (CumOS)2Zr(CH2Ph)2); 5 = (t-BuOS)2Ti(OiPr)2; 6 = (t-BuOS)2Zr(OtBu)2; 7 = (t- ... -
Biodegradable and functional aliphatic co-polyesters
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2016-03-15)Over the past decades, aliphatic polyesters have found rapidly increasing interest. Linear aliphatic polyesters, such as poly(glycolide) (PGA), poly(lactide) (PLA), poly(ε−caprolactone) (PCL) and their copolymers have found ... -
Polymeric films with co-crystalline and nanoporous crystalline phases: orientations, chirality and possible applications in photonic crystals
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2015)Polymers can crystallize in different crystalline forms; polymorphism is the term to indicate this ability. It is known that processing and physical properties of polymer-based materials are strongly affected by the ... -
Total synthesis of terpenoidic unsatured dialdehydes and evaluation of their activity towards TRP receptors
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2012-02-02)The aim of this PhD project has been to develop new synthetic strategies in enantioselective preparation of natural products. In particular my attention has been focused on preparation of some natural metabolite, containing ... -
Chiral organocatalysts mediated asymmetric oxyfunctionalization and tandem reaction
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2015-03-13)Asymmetric organocatalysis is a new rapidly growing field whose huge potential is becoming more and more evident.This PhD project has been conceived and developed in the context of non-covalent organocatalysis. The aim of ... -
Olefin Metathesis Reactions Promoted by Ru-Catalysts with a Syn Substituted N-heterocyclic Carbene Backbone
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2014-03-06)The development of efficient catalytic systems dedicated to the formation of C−C double bonds from simple to highly functionalized alkenes represents a great challenge in modern organic synthesis. In addressing this ... -
Towards the rational design of new catalysts for organic transformations
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2014-02-28)The main goal of this PhD thesis has been providing a computational support to the development of new or better performing catalysts, leading to the synthesis of new materials. In this context, it is worth remembering that ... -
Synthesis, Structure and Properties of Cyclopeptoids and Cyclopeptides
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2014-01-29)Aim of the research project has been the synthesis of cyclopeptides and cyclopeptoids in order to investigate their structural properties and catalytic activities. In particular, studies of the arrangement and the cyclopeptoids ... -
New Technologies in Tires: From Layered Nanofillers to Metathesis Reactions
(Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2014-03-07)Tires are annually manufactured in more than one billion of artefacts and the ever increasing demand is on the basis of the efforts in finding new solutions for more performant, sustainable and durable products. This PhD ...