Investigating the effect of strategically placed atoms on the preparation of biodegradable plastic
Presentation Type
Poster
Major
Chemistry and English
Abstract
Varying the electronic properties of a supporting ligand is a common approach for optimizing catalytic behavior in many systems. In this research, strategically placed fluorine and chlorine atoms were introduced into ketoimines to assess their effect on the preparation of biodegradable plastic. Through the reaction of 1,3-diketones and amines, two new ketoimines were prepared and characterized with techniques at Pepperdine and collaborating institutions. The compounds were used to prepare ion pair aluminum complexes which were successful in preparing a biodegradable plastic, poly-lactic acid. The isolated polymeric materials had high molecular weights with moderate poly-dispersity index values.
Faculty Mentor
Joseph Fritsch
Funding Source or Research Program
Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Location
Waves Cafeteria, Tyler Campus Center
Start Date
21-3-2014 2:00 PM
End Date
21-3-2014 3:00 PM
Investigating the effect of strategically placed atoms on the preparation of biodegradable plastic
Waves Cafeteria, Tyler Campus Center
Varying the electronic properties of a supporting ligand is a common approach for optimizing catalytic behavior in many systems. In this research, strategically placed fluorine and chlorine atoms were introduced into ketoimines to assess their effect on the preparation of biodegradable plastic. Through the reaction of 1,3-diketones and amines, two new ketoimines were prepared and characterized with techniques at Pepperdine and collaborating institutions. The compounds were used to prepare ion pair aluminum complexes which were successful in preparing a biodegradable plastic, poly-lactic acid. The isolated polymeric materials had high molecular weights with moderate poly-dispersity index values.