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Project Code [2007-PhD-ET-5]

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Project title

Green Organocatalysis A biodegradation and (eco)toxicity study

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Dublin City University (DCU)

Lead Applicant

Nick Gathergood

Project Abstract

To identify classes of organocatalysts which are not environmentally benign and design low toxicity, biodegradable derivatives. The preparation and application in asymmetric catalysis of these novel organocatalysts as a viable alternative for the pharmaceutical industry will lead to a significant reduction in adverse environmental impact. Organocatalysis fulfils many of requirements of green chemistry catalytic amounts of reagent, removal of toxic metal compounds, robust catalysts with reactions frequently in air without rigorous drying of solvents. However, there is no toxicity or ecotoxicity data reported for this rapidly emerging field, where similarities to the fields of PAHs and peptidomimetics raise particular concerns.

Grant Approved

�94,370.00

Research Hub

Green and Circular Economy

Research Theme

Waste and Resources Management

Start Date

03/09/2007

Initial Projected Completion Date

03/03/2010