In our research we are interested in selective transformations. Spanning from regio-, chemo-, to enantioselectivity all being achieved by first-row transition metal catalysis combined with electrosynthesis and photoredox catalysis.
Our first research area circulates around (non-natural) amino acids (nnAA). We aim to synthesize various cyclic or acyclic, tertiary or quarternary, di- or oligo amino acids for a diverse set of applications ranging from potential drug molecules to materials with advanced properties.
Based on long-standing expertise, our second research area continues in oxidation catalysis. Mild reaction conditions for site-selective oxidations are developed to obtain rare sugars and value-added hydrocarbons. Ideally natural sources or industrial waste streams are utilized as feedstock to make sustainable products.
Our Synthetic Tools
Visible light photo(redox) catalysis merged with abundant transition metals enables powerful transformations under mild conditions. Our group is interested in employing this technique to improve otherwise challenging and long-sequence syntheses.
Redoxchemistry can be purely fueled by electrons via electrochemical setups. In our group we develop innovative electroorganic processes and syntheses to obtain value-added materials.
Our Funding Sources
Beil Lab 