New Publication: Energy Transfer Mechanism in Light Driven C-N Cross Coupling
Energy Transfer to Ni-amine Complexes in Dual Catalytic, Light-driven C–N Cross-Coupling Reactions Learn More
Webinar: Fundamentals & Applications of Photoredox Catalysts in Organic & Macromolecular Synthesis
Garret Miyake, Professor of Colorado State University and Co-Founder of New Iridium was the keynote speaker to discuss the fundamentals of photoredox catalysts application in organic synthesis. Webinar recording can be found here. This event is sponsored by Merck KGaA and MilliporeSigma. Learn More
Versatility of O-ATRP & CO2-Switching with the Recycling of Photocatalyst
Abstract: A new approach was designed to prepare both hydrophobic and hydrophilic polymers by organocatalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization (O-ATRP). The method is based on using a recoverable photocatalyst whose properties can be switched using only CO2 addition and removal as triggers. The effectiveness of the CO2-switching approach in O-ATRP is demonstrated using a new…
Runner Up of BizWest’s IQ Award Innovation Challenge Loveland, CO
New Iridium won 2nd place in the BizWest’s Northern Colorado IQ Awards Innovation Challenge. The IQ Awards recognize innovation among new businesses in the northern CO region. Learn More
Selectivity control of CO versus HCOO− production in the visible-light-driven catalytic reduction…
It is highly desirable to discover molecular catalysts with controlled selectivity for visible-light-driven CO2reduction to fuels. In the design of catalysts employing earth-abundant metals, progress has been made for CO production, but formate generation has been observed more rarely. Here, we report a binuclear Co complex bearing a bi-quaterpyridine ligand that can selectively reduce CO2to…
Selective C–F Functionalization of Unactivated Trifluoromethylarenes
Abstract: Fluorinated organic molecules are pervasive within the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries due to the range of structural and physicochemical properties that fluorine imparts. Currently, the most abundant methods for the synthesis of the aryl–CF2functionality have relied on the deoxyfluorination of ketones and aldehydes using expensive and poorly atom economical reagents. Here, we report a…
Controlling Polymer Composition in O-ATRP and ROP of Vinylcyclopropanes
Abstract: Although radical polymerizations are among the most prevalent methodologies for the synthesis of polymers with diverse compositions and properties, the intrinsic reactivity and selectivity of radical addition challenge the ability to impart control over the polymerization propagation and produce polymers with defined microstructure. Vinylcyclopropanes (VCPs) can be polymerized through radical ring-opening polymerization to produce…
International Conference on Photochemistry (ICP) Boulder, CO
Dr. Chern-Hooi Lim participated and presented in the ICP 2019 conference. Topics presented are: Strongly Reducing Organic Photoredox Catalysts for Visible Light-driven Synthesis of Polymers and Small Molecules Visible-light-driven Conversion of CO2 to CH4 with an Organic Sensitizer and an Iron Porphyrin Catalyst Learn More
ARPA-E 10th Energy Innovation Summit Aurora, CO
New Iridium attended the 2019 ARPA-E Summit. This summit brings together energy stakeholders, industry professionals and technology experts from around the world to discuss and address America’s energy challenges in new and innovative ways. This year’s event recognizes 10 years of ARPA-E making ideas into reality and sets the stage for the next decade of…
Exclusive Licensing Agreement with University of Colorado Boulder, CO
New Iridium have executed an Exclusive Licensing Agreement with CU Boulder for the the patent in regards to Compositions and Methods of Promoting Organic Photocatalysis.