La réaction d'hydrogénation des alcènes est une réaction clé dans de nombreux procédés industriels permettant la production de produits de commodité et de spécialité. D’importants efforts de recherche ont donc été réalisés pour développer des systèmes catalytiques de plus en plus productifs et sélectifs. Parmi les nombreux catalyseurs homogènes et hétérogènes développés à ce jour, les complexes organométalliques d’Iridium(I), très prometteurs, ont été préparés depuis la découverte du catalyseur de Crabtree, [Ir(COD)(py)(PCy3)]BF4, pour répondre à des problèmes de sélectivité dans l'hydrogénation asymétrique ou celle d’oléfines tétrasubstituées fortement encombrées en conditions homogènes. Cependant, l'utilisation industrielle de ce complexe organométallique d’Ir (I) est limité par sa décomposition rapide en solution, qui conduit à la formation de complexes polynucléaires (hydrures pontés d'Iridium) très stables et inactifs en catalyse. Le but de ce travail de thèse a été de développer des matériaux catalytiques contenant des complexes Ir(NHC) isolés à la surface d’une silice contenant des fonctionnalités imidazolium parfaitement distribuées le long de ses canaux poreux. L'isolement des unités Ir(I) sur le support de silice devrait permettre d’empêcher les processus bimoléculaires de désactivation et faciliter la récupération du catalyseur. La préparation des matériaux catalytiques cible se fait grâce a la transformation des unités imidazolium contenues dans le matériau de départ en carbenes d’argent N-hétérocycliques, qui sont ensuite transmétallés en carbènes d’iridium avec le complexe [Ir(COD)Cl]2. Les matériaux obtenus ont été caractérisés par diverses techniques, notamment une technique de RMN très avancée : la RMN de l’état solide utilisant la polarisation nucléaire dynamique. Ceci a permis de mieux comprendre la structure moléculaire des sites de surface iridiés. Les performances catalytiques des complexes Ir-NHC supportés ont été testées dans réaction d’hydrogénation des alcènes et comparées à celles de leurs homologues homogènes. Divers substrats oléfiniques et différentes conditions de réaction ont été testées. Les résultats montrent que le catalyseur supporté est beaucoup plus stable et 50 fois plus actif en terme de vitesse et de productivité. Cette approche a été étendue au développement de catalyseurs d’iridium supportés sur polymère. Le support choisi a été un polyéthylene téléchélique contenant des fonctionnalités iodées terminales. Le solide obtenu après incorporation de l’iridium a été caractérisé par RMN et spectrométrie de masse (MALDITOF). Les performances catalytique de ce nouveau système ont été elles aussi comparées a celles de complexes homologues en solution / Alkene hydrogenation is a key in many bulk and fine chemicals production processes. Major efforts were therefore directed towards the preparation of ever more productive and selective catalysts. Among the large number of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts, promising Iridium (I) organometallic complexes were prepared since the discovery of the well-known Crabtree’s catalyst, [Ir(COD)(py)(PCy3)]BF4, to address selectivity issues in homogeneous asymmetric hydrogenation or hydrogenation of highly hindered tetrasubstituted olefins. However, the industrial use of Ir organometallic complexes as catalysts is limited by their fast decomposition leading to the formation of highly stable and inactive polynuclear iridium hydridebridged complexes. The goal of this PhD project was to elaborate supported Ir(I)-NHC catalytic material to prevent such bimolecular deactivation processes. The targeted supported Ir complexes were based on hybrid organic-inorganic material containing regularly distributed imidazolium units along the pore-channels of the silica framework. Beside the Ir-site isolation on the silica support, this catalytic system was also expected to ease catalyst recovery at the end of the hydrogenation. The preparation of the final systems relies on the preparation of supported silver carbenes first, and further transmetallation with an Ir-precursor, namely [Ir(COD)Cl]2. The materials were characterized by several techniques as for example advanced solid state NMR using Dynamic Nuclear Polarization to gain insight into the molecular structure of the Ir surface sites. Catalytic performances of the supported Ir-NHC complexes were tested in alkene hydrogenation and compared to those of homogeneous homologues. Several different substrates and reaction conditions were tested. The results showed that the supported catalyst was much more stable and 50 times more active in term of rate and productivity. A polymer supported Ir-complex was also elaborated using a telechelic polyethylene iodide as support. The polymeric materials were fully characterized by NMR and MALDI-TOF experiments and their catalytic performances were compared to those of molecular analogues and those of silica supported systems

Group 3 and 4 complexes bearing linked cyclopentadienyl amido ligands, often referred to as constrained geometry complexes (CGCs), have experienced considerable interest due to their superior ability to copolymerise ethylene and higher alpha-olefins when activated with suitable co-catalyst.The work presented in this thesis aimed to replace the most commonly applied bridge in CGCs, which is silicon based, by one containing boron. The potential of the bridging element to have Lewis acidic character was expected to positively alter the catalytic activity of the activated species and possibly allowing for self-activation.Synthetic approaches to ligand precursors based on aminoboranes, diaminodiboranes(4) and ferrocenylboranes are described. Starting from the dihalo derivatives of these boranes, sequential substitution of the halides by one equivalent each of a cyclopentadienide derivative and an amide allowed the synthesis and isolation of a broad range of new CGC ligand precursors.Complexation of these ligand precursors to Group 4 metals was studied by utilising various protocols. The reaction with Group 4 tetraamides via amine elimination was the most successful yielding numerous new boron-bridged CGCs and related complexes in which the boron-bridged ligand binds in a non-chelating fashion.The newly synthesised compounds were fully characterised by multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, supplemented by X-ray diffraction studies where applicable.Studies on the reactivity of boron-bridged CGCs in the presence of alkylating agents indicated susceptibility of the boron atom to nucleophilic attack resulting in a decomposition of the linking moiety between the cyclopentadienyl and amido fragments. This is as well reflected in the data gathered from polymerisation experiments, in which methylaluminoxane activated boron-bridged CGCs displayed a low activity towards ethylene polymerisation, but a high activity towards styrene polymerisation. Such characteristics are comparable to unbridged compounds, e.g. [(eta5-C5H5)TiCl3], rather than silicon-bridged CGCs, thus suggesting degradation of the boron-bridged CGCs to unbridged complexes under polymerisation conditions.

Cette thèse présente le greffage de complexes organométalliques sur des anions hydroxyborates. Ces ligands originaux sont susceptibles de conférer des propriétés particulières à la sphère de coordination du métal. Leur caractère anionique pourrait permettre l'immobilisation des catalyseurs dans une phase liquide ionique. La majeure partie des travaux a porté sur la réactivité des anions hydroxyborates avec les métaux du groupe IV de la classification périodique. Les complexes alkyles du zirconium et de l'hafnium réagissent avec la fonction hydroxyle de l'anion par protonolyse de la liaison métal-alkyle. La résolution par diffraction des rayons X de la structure des complexes métallocènes [Cp2MMe(OB(C6F5)3)]- [PPN]+ (M = Zr et Hf) a confirmé la nature covalente des liaisons M-O et B-O et donc l'intérêt des anions hydroxyborates comme ligands de complexes organométalliques. Cette réactivité a ensuite été déclinée sur différents précurseurs du zirconium et de l'hafnium. Le complexe ionique [Ti(OiPr)3(OB(C6F5)3]-[PPN]+ a été synthétisé à partir d'un complexe alkoxy du titane par une réaction d'échange de ligands. Ce complexe activé par le triéthylaluminium dimérise sélectivement l'éthylène en butène-1 en milieu liquide ionique. L'extension du concept à d'autres métaux de la classification périodique : aluminium, fer, molybdène, a été abordée. Deux complexes anioniques du molybdène ont notamment été isolés et sont des catalyseurs de métathèse des oléfines / This thesis presents the use of hydroxyborate anions as anchors for organometallic complexes. These original ligands might confer particular properties to the coordination sphere of the metal. Their anionic nature might also allow the immobilization of catalysts in ionic liquids. The main part of this work dealt with the reactivity of hydroxyborate anions with group IV metals. Zirconium and hafnium complexes reacted with the hydroxyl function of the anion by protonolysis of the metal-alkyl bond. Resolution of the structure of metallocene complexes [Cp2MMe(OB(C6F5)3)]-[PPN]+ (M = Zr and Hf) by X-Ray diffraction confirmed the covalent nature of M-O and B-O bonds and so the relevance of hydroxyborate anions as ligands for organometallic complexes. Then, this reactivity was extended to different zirconium and hafnium precursors. The ionic complex [Ti(OiPr)3(OB(C6F5)3)]- [PPN]+ was synthesized from an alkoxy titanium complex by a ligand exchange reaction. This complex activated by triethylaluminium selectively dimerized ethylene into 1-butene in ionic liquids. Extension of the concept to other metals such as aluminum, iron and molybdenum, was studied. Two anionic molybdenum complexes were isolated and are catalysts for olefin metathesis

Cette thèse se concentre principalement sur l'activation du CO2 dans les polymérisations radicalaires et catalytiques des oléfines. Le polyéthylène a tout d'abord été synthétisé par un procédé de polymérisation radicalaire dans du CO2 supercritique (scCO2) dans des conditions douces (T? 100 °C, P? 300 bar) sans ajout de solvant organique pour solubiliser l'amorçeur. Nous avons utilisé l'AIBN, le peroxyde de lauryle ou le peroxyde de benzoyle pour étudier différents modes d'amorçage. La décarboxylation de ce dernier peut être supprimée dans le scCO2 et conduit à la formation de polyéthylène fonctionnalisé par des groupements esters. En outre, une interaction entre le triéthylaluminium (AlEt3) et les radicaux a été dévoilée, l'effet d'AlEt3 sur la polymérisation radicalaire de l'éthylène a été étudié, révélant son rôle d'agent de transfert de chaîne irréversible dans ce processus. Cette interaction, en combinaison avec celle d'AlEt3 avec le CO2 ont été exploitées pour permettre l'incorporation de CO2 dans les chaînes de polymère. Ainsi, si le motif CO2 est présent dans les chaînes de polyéthylène en utilisant AlEt3, le CO2 est bien pour la première fois un réactif efficace dans la polymérisation radicalaire de l'éthylène. D'autre part, des copolymérisations aléatoires et séquencées d'éthylène-isoprène par des procédés de transferts de chaînes à l'Aluminium catalysés par des complexes de fer ont été réalisées. Ensuite, chaque monomère a été polymérisé indépendamment dans du CO2 supercritique en utilisant le catalyseur de fer optimal lui correspondant afin d'obtenir des procédés plus écologiques pour la polymérisation de ces monomères dont le but ultime sera l'incorporation de motifs carboxyliques. Les essais visant à fonctionnaliser le polyéthylène et d'autres polyoléfines avec du CO2 à l'aide de diverses stratégies constituent un domaine d'intérêt majeur pour de futurs développements au sein de notre laboratoire / This thesis focuses primarily on the utilization of CO2 in radical and catalytic polymerizations of a-olefins. Polyethylene was synthesized by a free radical polymerization process in supercritical CO2 (scCO2) under mild conditions (T? 100 °C, P? 300 bar) without addition of any initiator diluent, using AIBN, lauroyl peroxide, or benzoyl peroxide to investigate different initiation modes. The decarboxylation of the latter can be suppressed in scCO2 to yield ester-functionalized polyethylene. Furthermore, an interaction between triethylaluminum (AlEt3) and radicals was unveiled, the effect of AlEt3 on ethylene radical polymerization was investigated showing its role as an irreversible chain-transfer agent in this process. This interaction in conjunction with the reactivity of AlEt3 towards CO2 were harnessed to allow for CO2-incorporation within polyethylene chains. Thus, since CO2 was incorporated within the polyethylene chains using AlEt3, CO2 for the first time behaved as an effective reagent in ethylene radical polymerization. On the other hand, ethylene-isoprene random and block copolymerizations via iron-catalyzed chain shuttling processes have been achieved. Subsequently, each monomer was polymerized in supercritical CO2 using its corresponding dedicated iron catalyst in order to achieve sustainable processes to polymerize these monomers with the hope of incorporating some carboxylic moieties. Trials to functionalize polyolefins by CO2 using various strategies is an area of interest in the upcoming work of our laboratory

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / A reação de transformação de metanol em olefinas leves foi investigada sobre as peneiras moleculares HZSM-5, HFER, SAPO-34 e HMCM-22. A caracterização físico-química das amostras foi realizada através das técnicas de FRX, DRX, fisissorção de nitrogênio, MEV, espectrometria no IV com adsorção de piridina e TPD de NH3. O desempenho catalítico das mesmas foi comparado em condições de isoconversão inicial de 755%. Verificou-se que as características ácidas e estruturais exerceram forte influência sobre o desempenho catalítico quanto à atividade, estabilidade e seletividade aos produtos da reação. A amostra mais estável foi a HZSM-5 que apresentou maior densidade de sítios fortes e uma estrutura porosa que permite uma circulação tridimensional das moléculas. Já a menos estável, SAPO-34, apresentou a menor concentração de sítios ácidos fortes dentre os materiais estudados e uma estrutura com cavidades com aberturas estreitas (4Å) que oferecem restrições ao acesso dos reagentes aos sítios ácidos do catalisador. Quanto à seletividade a olefinas, a primeira foi mais seletiva a propeno e a segunda, a eteno. A ferrierita não se mostrou seletiva às olefinas leves tendo apresentado, no entanto, comportamento promissor quanto a formação de DME a partir do metanol. Já a HMCM-22 foi seletiva às olefinas leves e aos hidrocarbonetos com 4, 5 e 6 ou mais átomos de carbono. A influência da temperatura no desempenho catalítico foi investigada variando-se a temperatura de reação (300, 400 e 500C). Verificou-se que para a HZSM-5 e HMCM-22, perda da atividade catalítica foi intensificada a partir de 400C. Quanto à seletividade a olefinas leves, apenas a SAPO-34 não se mostrou sensível a variações na temperatura, efeito este que foi nitidamente observado nos outros três catalisadores: um aumento na temperatura promoveu um aumento na seletividade a olefinas leves no caso da HZSM-5 e da HMCM-22 e queda nesse valor para a HFER / The methanol transformation into light olefins was investigated over the molecular sieves HZSM-5, HFER, SAPO-34 and HMCM-22. FRX, DRX, nitrogen fisisorption, MEV, IR with pyridine adsorption and NH3-TPD techniques were used for the physiochemical characterization of the samples. Their catalytic performances were evaluated and compared at isoconversion initial conditions (755%). It was verified that the acid and structural characteristics strongly affected the catalytic performance with respect to activity, stability and selectivity to the reaction products. The most stable sample was HZSM, which presented higher density of strong sites and a porous structure that permits a tridimensional circulation of the molecules. The least stable was SAPO-34, which presented the lowest concentration of strong acid sites and showed a structure with cavities with narrow openings (4Å). This structure restricts the access of the reactants to the acid sites of the catalyst. In what concerns the selectivity to the olefins, the former catalyst was the most selective to propene and the latter was the most selective to ethene. Although ferrerite was not selective to light olefins, it showed promising behavior concerning the DME formation from methanol. On the other hand, HMCM-22 was selective to the light olefins and the hydrocarbons with 4, 5, 6 or more carbon atoms. The catalytic performance under different reaction temperatures (300, 400 and 500C) was investigated. The lowest catalytic activity was verified under temperatures starting from 400C. SAPO-34 was the only catalyst whose selectivity to light olefins was not sensitive to temperature variations. HZSM-5 and HMCM-22 had their selectivity to olefins increased and HFER had it decreased as the temperature was increased

The objective of the study is to improve the interfacial adhesion between the wood fibers and thermoplastic matrix. Efforts were also directed towards improving manufacturing processes so as to realize the full potential of wood fibers as reinforcing fillers. Chemical coupling plays an important role in improving interfacial bonding strength in wood-polymer composites. A novel compatibilizer with isocyanate functional group was synthesized by grafting m-Isopropenyl –α –α –dimethylbenzyl-isocyanate (m-TMI) onto isotactic polypropylene using reactive extrusion process. The compatibilizer was characterized with respect to its nature, concentration and location of functional group, and molecular weight. There are two main process issues when blending polymers with incompatible filler: (1) creating and maintaining the target morphology, and (2) doing so with minimum degradation of fillers. A 28mm co-rotating intermeshing twin screw extrusion system was custom built and the design optimized for (1) blending biological fibers with thermoplastics, and (2) for melt phase fictionalization of thermoplastics by reactive extrusion. To assess the effect of inclusion of wood fibers in polypropylene composites, a series of polypropylene wood fiber/wood flour filled composite materials having 10 to 50 wt % of wood content were prepared using the co-rotating twin screw extrusion system. m-TMI-g-PP and MAPP were used as coupling agents. Addition of wood fibers, at all levels, resulted in more rigid and tenacious composites. The continuous improvement in properties of the composites with the increasing wood filler is attributed to the effective reinforcement of low modulus polypropylene matrix with the high modulus wood filler. Studies on were also undertaken to understand effect of particle morphology, type and concentration of coupling agent, and effect of process additives on mechanical properties. Composites prepared with m-TMI-grafted-PP were much superior to the composites prepared with conventionally used maleated polypropylene in all the cases. Non-destructive evaluation of dynamic modulus of elasticity (MoE) and shear modulus of wood filled polypropylene composite at various filler contents was carried out from the vibration frequencies of disc shaped specimens. The vibration damping behaviour of the composite material was evaluated. MoE and shear modulus were found to increase whereas damping coefficient decreased with the increasing filler content. Knowledge of moisture uptake and transport properties is useful in estimating moisture related effects such as fungal attack and loss of mechanical strength. Hence, a study was undertaken to asses the moisture absorption by wood filled polypropylene composites. Composites prepared with coupling agents absorbed at least 30% less moisture than composites without compatibilizer. Thermo-gravimetric measurements were also carried out to evaluate the thermal stability and to evaluate kinetic parameters associated with thermal degradation of wood fiber and wood flour filled polypropylene composites. The moisture absorption and thermal behaviour are described based on analytical models. High efficiency filler-anchored catalyst system was prepared by substituting of hydroxyl groups present on the cellulosic filler. The process involves immobilizing the cocatalyst onto the cellulosic filler surface followed by addition of metallocene catalyst and then polymerization of ethylene using this filler supported catalyst. The polymerization and composite formation takes place simultaneously. All the polymerization reactions were carried out in a high-pressure stirred autoclave. Effect of temperature, ethylene pressure, and cocatalyst to catalyst ratios (Al/TM ratios) were also studied. Studies on kinetics of polymerization showed that, higher Al/Zr ratio and higher temperature lead to higher polymerization rates but lower the molecular weight. A model incorporating effect of reaction parameter on polymerization rates has been developed.

Asymmetric hydrogenation has emerged as a versatile methodology to obtain a wide range of chiral precursors. This thesis focused on the synthesis of new chiral ligands and the expansion of the substrate scope of asymmetric hydrogenations. Paper I described the synthesis and evaluation of N,P-ligands for the Ir-catalyzed hydrogenations of unfunctionalized olefins. The substrate scope of Ir-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenations is limited to a narrow range of “test” olefins. The foremost focus of this thesis was to expand the substrate scope of Ir-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenations. Papers II and III disclosed the potential of the N,P-ligated Ir complexes in hydrogenation of the enol phosphinates. This substrate class is attractive because the hydrogenated products are chiral alkylphosphinates that can be transformed into chiral alcohols and chiral phosphines without sacrificing enantiopurity. A wide range of enol phosphinates were hydrogenated to excellent conversions and enatioselectivities. The hydrogenation of purely alkyl-substituted enol phosphinates in very high conversions and ee values was emphasized in these studies. Paper IV described the investigation of unfunctionalized enamines as substrates in Ir-catalyzed hydrogenation studies. The hydrogenation results and structural limitations of the substrates are presented. Paper V described the asymmetric hydrogenation of diphenylvinylphosphine oxides, di- and trisubstituted vinyl phosphonates. The hydrogenation of diphenylvinylphosphine oxides gives direct access to protected chiral phosphines. The hydrogenated products of vinylphosphonates are highly synthetically useful in pharmaceutical and material chemistry. Hydrogenation of E/Z mixtures of carboxyethyl vinylphosphonates with perfect enantioselectivities was striking in these studies. In paper VI, we have reported the development of a new, highly enantioselective synthetic route to building blocks with CF3 at the chiral center. Several functionalized and unfunctionalized CF3-substituted olefins were hydrogenated with varied degree of success. This methedilogy is useful in the formation of chiral fluorine-containing molecules for a wide range of applications. Paper VII described the hydrogenation of imines using the phosphine-free Cp*Ru/diamine complexes. Chiral version of this reaction was also examined. Despite the modest results, this is the first study to use phosphine-free Cp*Ru/diamine complexes as catalysts for the reduction of C=N double bonds.

Les réactions de déshydrogénation oxydante du propane et de l’éthane ont été étudiées respectivement sur des catalyseurs à base d’oxydes alcalino-terreux (OAT) dopés néodyme et des catalyseurs à base d’oxyde de nickel dopés par différents métaux. Deux méthodes de préparation des solides OAT dopés au néodyme ont été comparées. La caractérisation par analyses DRX montre la formation de solutions solides avec des défauts (lacunes, dislocations). La formation d’agglomérats de néodyme a été également observée. Les tests catalytiques réalisés montrent que le dopage au néodyme augmente la conversion du propane avec simultanément une augmentation de la sélectivité. Les catalyseurs à base d’oxyde de nickel sont eux très actifs dans la réaction de déshydrogénation oxydante de l’éthane. L’étude réalisée montre l’absence de formation de solutions solides étendues avec les dopants. L’addition de niobium et des ions oxalates permet l’isolation des sites actifs qui sont des ions O- et entraine une baisse d’activité mais conjointement une forte amélioration de la sélectivité en éthylène. De plus, elle modifie la texture de NiO en augmentant sa surface spécifique ce qui permet d’obtenir de meilleures conversions. La mise au point de ces catalyseurs est compromise par une désactivation: la caractérisation des solides avant et après désactivation par DRX, Raman, XPS, TEM, EDX et TPD de O2 montre que cette désactivation est due à la réduction lente et irréversible des ions Ni3+ entrainant la diminution du nombre des espèces O-. La formation de la phase NiNb2O6 lors de la désactivation a été également observée. / The oxidative dehydrogenations of propane and ethane have been studied on alkaline earth oxides doped with neodymium oxide (AEO) and nickel oxide doped with different metal oxides. Two types of synthesis have been compared for the preparation of AEO+Nd samples. The characterization by XRD showed the formation of solid solutions with different defects (cationic vacancies, dislocations). The formation of agglomerates of neodymium has also been observed. The catalytic testing showed that the presence of neodymium oxide increases both the conversion of propane and the selectivity to propylene. The addition of neodymium oxide increases the basicity of the catalysts, which seems to be beneficial to the selectivity. The nickel oxide based catalysts are very efficient in the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane. The study shows that there is no formation of extended solid solution. The addition of niobium and oxalates anions leads to the isolation of the active O- sites at the surface of the nickel oxide, which decreases the activity but strongly increases the selectivity to ethylene. Furthermore, it modifies textural properties of nickel oxide increasing its specific surface area leading to better conversions. However, the applicability of this type of catalysts stays under question because of a deactivation that has been evidenced with time on stream. The characterization of the fresh and deactivated catalysts by XRD, Raman, XPS, TEM, EDX and TPD of O2 showed that this deactivation is due to the slow and irreversible reduction of Ni3+ cations leading to a further decrease in number of the O- species. The formation of NiNb2O6 phase during the deactivation has been evidenced.

Au cours de ce travail de nouvelles méthodes pour la formation de liaison C-N ont été développées. Dans la première partie de cette thèse une application de catalyse métal-ligand bifonctionnelle pour la réaction énantiosélective aza-Michael est démontrée. Dans la deuxième partie nous présentons le travail sur les cyclisations, en utilisant des alcaloïdes du quinquina facilement disponibles, comme catalyseurs des plus prometteurs, fournissant des β-amino-acides d’indoline avec jusqu'à 98% ee. Parmi eux, l’hydroquinidine ressort du lot comme étant le catalyseur donnant le meilleur excès énatiomérique. La troisième partie est liée à l'élaboration d'un nouveau processus intermoléculaires de diamination de styrènes, diènes et triènes, utilisant des bis-sulfonylimides comme source d'azote, en combinaison avec le diacétate de iodosobenzène, qui fournit une approche intéressante et efficace de diamines vicinales biologiquement et chimiquement important. La réaction peut être effectuée à température ambiante sans avoir besoin de protection par atmosphère inerte. / The concept of metal-ligand bifunctionality was successfully applied for an enantioselective aza-Michael reaction by employing well-defined ruthenium amido complexes. The catalyst was optimised and the corresponding chiral indoline β-amino acid derivatives were obtained with high enantioselectivities. Next, a straightforward enantioselective bifunctional organocatalytic approach was also developed. Employing hydroquinidine as catalyst the corresponding cyclic products were obtained in excellent enantioselectivities and quantitative yields. These compounds can be selectively deprotected and applied to peptide synthesis. Finally, we have developed unprecedented diamination reactions of styrenes, butadienes and hexatrienes employing easily accessible hypervalent iodine(III) reagents under robust reaction conditions. The first examples of the metal-free 1,2-diamination of butadienes were demonstrated and this oxidation methodology was further extended to the highly attractive 1,4 installation of two nitrogen atoms within a single step.

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No. of bitstreams: 1 DissHRAD.pdf: 15161052 bytes, checksum: e10c4924acc9cc8afc5ecbec12ee85aa (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-03-13 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) / Nowadays, the Brazilian petroleum is extracted from very deep fields and possesses a high naphthenic hydrocarbons composition, which imposes new challenges to refineries and specially to the catalytic cracking process. In that process, the catalyst must act maximizing the production of the highly demanded gasoline, diesel and light olefins from heavy fractions. Taking into consideration the above discussed context, this work aimed to evaluate the effect of basic or acid treatments applied on ZSM-5 zeolites (Si/Al=12 or 23) in the activity to cyclohexane or methylcyclohexane transformation. XRD and 27Al-NMR showed that the dealuminated zeolites presented an increase in their crystallinity due to the extra-framework aluminum lixiviation. On the other hand, in the desilicated zeolites occurred a decrease in their crystallinity as a consequence of the extra-framework aluminum generation. MEV images do not evidence any morphological change that could have been produced by the acid or basic treatments, however, the desilicated ZSM-5 zeolites treated under harder conditions presented significant textural modifications. As expected, the chemical ICP analyses showed a decrease in the Si/Al ratio in the desilicated zeolites and an increase of that ratio for those dealuminated ones, being the last variation more significative in the external surface of the zeolite crystals, as was evidenced by XPS analyses. Data from NH3-TPD showed that the acid treatment resulted in a higher ratio of strong acid sites, which suffered more deactivation during reaction. N2 fisisorption analyses of the ZSM-5 zeolites, showed that the desilication done at higher temperature was more efficient to mesopore generation. In the cyclohexane and methylcyclohexane transformation, the dealuminated zeolites were less active due to their lower aluminum content, nevertheless were more stable and presented a small increase to light olefins selectivity. The desilicated ZSM-5 zeolites presented higher activity and higher yield to light olefins that were supported by their lower Si/Al ratio and mainly by the presence of mesoporosity that enhanced the reagents and products internal diffusivity. / A produção nacional de petróleo, extraído de jazidas cada vez mais profundas, possui um elevado teor de hidrocarbonetos naftênicos, o que impõe novos desafios às refinarias brasileiras e, em particular, ao processo de craqueamento catalítico. Nesse processo, o catalisador deve maximizar a transformação das frações pesadas em produtos de alta demanda como gasolina, diesel e olefinas leves. Nesse contexto, esta dissertação objetivou avaliar o efeito de tratamentos de lixiviação ácida ou básica em zeólitas ZSM-5 (Si/Al=12 ou 23), na atividade para a transformação de cicloexano ou metilcicloexano. Dados de DRX e 27Al-RMN mostraram que as zeólitas desaluminizadas apresentaram um aumento da sua cristalinidade devido à remoção de átomos de alumínio extra-rede, por outro lado, nas zeólitas dessilicalizadas ocorreu uma redução da cristalinidade devido à geração de alumínio extra rede. As micrografias de MEV não evidenciaram modificação morfológica devido aos tratamentos, entretanto nas amostras dessilicalizadas sob condições mais severas, houve significativa mudança das propriedades texturais. Como esperado, as análises químicas por ICP mostraram uma redução na razão Si/Al para as amostras dessilicalizadas e um aumento dessa razão para as zeólitas desaluminizadas, sendo essa variação mais significativa na superfície externa dos cristais, como mostraram resultados de XPS. As análises de DTP-NH3 mostraram que o tratamento ácido resultou numa maior proporção de sítios ácidos fortes, os quais sofreram maior desativação durante a reação. Dados de fisissorção de N2 das zeólitas mostraram que a dessilicalização em temperatura mais elevada foi mais eficiente na geração de mesoporos. Na transformação do cicloexano e do metilcicloexano, as zeólitas desaluminizadas apresentaram menor conversão como resultado da diminuição do teor de alumínio, entretanto tiveram maior estabilidade e apresentaram um ligeiro aumento na seletividade a olefinas leves. As amostras dessilicalizadas apresentaram maiores conversões e rendimentos a olefinas leves, que se justificaram em função da diminuição da razão Si/Al, mas principalmente, como resultado da presença de mesoporosidade, que melhorou a difusão interna de reagentes e produtos.