Homogeneous Catalysis and Supramolecular Chemistry

[Dale Smith]

We are relating supramolecular and molecular recognition chemistry to 
homogeneous catalysis. Specifically, we are studying“metallacrown 
ethers” of the type Cl2ML2, where M = Pd, Pt and L2= long chain 
alpha-omega bis(phosphine). Our consummate goal is to improve existing 
catalytic precursors with functional, interactive secondary structure.