Carnegie Mellon University

Catalyst Development

Structural Characterization of an ATRP Catalyst Complex

  • Determination of Reaction Parameters in an ATRP Reaction
  • Structure of a Catalyst Complex
  • Measurement of Rate Constants of Activation and Deactivation
  • Determination of the Redox Potential of Copper Complexes
  • Other Catalyst Systems
  • Some Side Reactions

Kinetic Studies on ATRP

Iron Based ATRP

Solvent Effects and Selection of a Catalyst for Aqueous Media