This Thesis describes the synthesis and characterisation of new Main Group and Rare Earth alkyl, amide, alkoxide and borohydride complexes and their use as catalysts for the ring-opening polymerisation (ROP) of &epsilon;-caprolactone and rac-lactide. <strong>Chapter 1</strong> introduces ROP from an industrial and academic perspective, as well as polymer characterisation techniques. A literature review is given, with an emphasis placed on Main Group catalysts. <strong>Chapter 2</strong> describes the synthesis and characterisation of new homo- and hetero-scorpionate Main Group complexes. An introduction to homo- and hetero-scorpionate ligands is given, as well as a discussion of the ε-caprolactone and rac-lactide ROP activity displayed by the new complexes. <strong>Chapter 3</strong> describes the synthesis and characterisation of new neutral and cationic Main Group borohydride complexes supported by the tris(pyrazolyl)methane and tris(pyrazolyl)hydroborate ligands. A review of borohydride complexes is also given. The ε-caprolactone and rac-lactide ROP activity shown by the complexes presented is also discussed. <strong>Chapter 4</strong> describes the synthesis and characterisation of new mono- and di-cationic yttrium complexes supported by the tris(pyrazolyl)methane and triazacyclononane ligands. An introduction to the synthesis of neutral and cationic Rare Earth complexes is given. An overview of immortal ROP is also provided. The activity of the new complexes towards the immortal ROP of rac-lactide is also discussed. <strong>Chapter 5</strong> contains experimental details and characterising data for the new complexes reported in this thesis. CD Appendix</strong> contains .cif files for all of the new crystallographically characterised complexes.

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This thesis describes the synthesis and characterisation of a series of cationic rhodium bis-phosphine complexes. The reactivity of these new complexes in the solid-state and in solution is reported. In <b>Chapter 2</b> the synthesis of a series of rhodium bis-phosphine diene complexes is presented and the reactions of these complexes with hydrogen in the solid-state are investigated. Several examples of zwitterionic complexes coordinating the [BAr^F4]^─ anion are produced by hydrogenation. A rare example of a sigma-alkane complex, [Rh(ⁱBu₂PCH₂CH₂PⁱBu₂)(eta²-_CH-eta²-_CH-NBA][BAr^F4]<sup>─</sup], is also formed in the solid-state, by a single crystal to single crystal transition driven by hydrogen. This complex is crystallographically characterised and displays two short Rh∙∙∙H−C sigma-interactions. Deuteration studies indicate that the agostic complex [Rh(ⁱBu₂PCH₂CH₂PⁱBu₂)(eta²-_CH-eta²-_CH-NBE][BAr^F4] may form as a short lived intermediate prior to the formation of the sigma-alkane complex. The temporal evolution of the solid-state hydrogenation reactions is monitored by powder X-ray diffraction methods. In <b>Chapter 3</b> the C−X activation of various aryl halides using the [Rh(ⁱBu₂PCH₂CH₂PⁱBu₂)]⁺ fragment is reported. The 'ligand innocence' of the phosphine with respect to intramolecular C−H activation is also discussed. A rare example of C−X activation in the solid-state is presented, which shows the formation of an isomer that is not observed by analogous solution routes. <b>Chapter 4</b> investigates solid-state ligand exchange reactions using ethene, butadiene, CO and NH3 gases. A solid-state transfer dehydrogenation reaction is reported within single crystals of [Rh(ⁱBu₂PCH₂CH₂PⁱBu₂)(C₂H₄)₂][BAr^F4]. H/D exchange of NH3 can also occur in the solid state in the bis-ammonia complex [Rh(ⁱBu₂PCH₂CH₂PⁱBu₂)(NH₃)₂][BAr^F4]. A variety of rhodium complexes are tested as heterogeneous catalysts for the hydrogenation of ethene and the isomerisation of butene. In <b>Chapter 5</b> the binding affinity of a variety of fluorinated arenes to rhodium bis-phosphine fragments is presented using ESI-MS methods. The dependence upon the arene substituents, phosphine substituents and phosphine bite angle are discussed.

This thesis expands the scope for using the permethylpentalene ligand and its precursors in the synthesis of organometallic complexes. <strong>Chapter one</strong> begins with a brief review of linked metallocenes, with which multimetallic compounds bridged by pentalene ligands have often been compared, followed by a comprehensive review of the routes used to make pentalenes and substituted pentalenes. Organometallic compounds of pentalenes are introduced, with a focus on bimetallic systems. <strong>Chapter two</strong> explores the diversification of substituents added to the permethylpentalene (Pn*) precursor WeissH₄, to include ethyl and isopropyl groups. Low-symmetry mono-, di-, tri- and tetraalkylated products are formed, eight such organic molecules have been identified by NMR spectroscopy, and two characterised crystallographically. It has been demonstrated that subsequent hydrolysis and decarboxylation of two of these products produces low-symmetry alkylpentalene precursors. The chapter concludes with discussions on the selectivity exhibited in these reactions, and the assignment of stereochemistry. <strong>Chapter three</strong> describes the synthesis of the first homoleptic double metallocene complex of iron. Fe₂Pn*₂ has been characterised by X ray diffraction, and cyclic voltammetry studies demonstrate four accessible oxidation states (-1, 0, +1, +2). Magnetic measurements in the solid and solution state reveal an unusual triplet configuration, and DFT calculations indicate the origin of a high magnetic moment likely resides in unquenched orbital angular momentum contributions from SOMOs which have metal d character. Fe₂Pn*₂ is EPR silent at 5, 40, and 300 K both in solution and the solid state, suggesting a large zero-field splitting parameter. The reaction of the di-iron complex with carbon monoxide, ethylene and H2 is reported; the bimetallic CO adduct, Fe₂(&mu; &eta;⁵,&eta;³ Pn*)(&mu; &eta;⁵,&eta;¹ Pn*)(CO)₂, has been crystallographically characterised, and contains a highly distorted allylic bonding motif, which to the author’s knowledge is believed to be unique among iron complexes. <strong>Chapter four</strong> discusses the interaction of the bidentate Pn* ligand in anti bimetallic fused metallocenes. A new ligand exchange route has been developed to access the complexes (MCp)₂Pn* (M = Co, Ni), and the isostructural complexes (MCp*)₂Pn* have been made for M = Fe, Co, Ni by salt metathesis reactions. All five complexes have been characterised by single crystal X-ray crystallography, and have diamagnetic ground states in solution in common with their Pn bridged analogues. Variable temperature NMR studies reveal a spin-equilibrium between S = 0 and S = 1 in the dinickel complexes. DFT calculations reproduce the spin states found, and suggest the distortion towards &eta;³ coordination observed on crossing from Fe, to Co, to Ni, results from population of orbitals with M―bridgehead antibonding character. The electronic structures show it is important to draw comparisons between isoelectronic linked metallocenes. Electrochemical studies on the diiron, dicobalt, and (NiCp)₂Pn* complexes reveal at least three redox events for each. <strong>Chapter five</strong> documents the successful synthesis and characterisation of monometallic complexes of iron and manganese with Pn*H ligands. The isostructural complexes Fe(Pn*H)₂ and Mn(Pn*H)₂ can have been characterised crystallographically, and are potential precursors for accessing heterometallic, and multimetallic complexes. Mn(Pn*H)₂ is a rare example of a manganese sandwich compound and magnetic studies on a single isomer in the solution and solid states suggest it adopts intermediate spin states of S = 2 in solution, and S = 3/2 in the solid state. <strong>Chapter six</strong> gives experimental details for all syntheses and studies described in the preceding chapters. <strong>Chapter seven</strong> provides characterising data for all new compounds. Fitting data for VT NMR and SQUID studies are provided in the <strong>appendix</strong> at the end of this thesis. Crystallographic data in the form of .cif files, DFT output files, and raw SQUID data, can be found in the <strong>electronic appendix</strong>.

La variation de 1.5 à 9nm du diamètre des particules de nickel supportées sur SiO2, réputé neutre, a permis de mettre en évidence l’absence d’effet de taille sur leurs activités dans le reformage à sec à basse température (RS-BT). A l’inverse du reformage à haute température, l’empoisonnement sélectif de Ni/SiO2 par l’étain n’a eu pour seul effet qu’une baisse de l’activité en reformage à 400-500°C, sans amélioration de la stabilité. Cependant, l’alliage du nickel avec le ruthénium a permis d’augmenter de façon significative la stabilité du nickel, en accord avec les résultats obtenus sur Ru/SiO2, alors qu’aucuns effets n’étaient observés sur NiPt0.1/SiO2. La silice a ensuite été dopé grâce à la formation de différents silicates de surface, tout en maintenant la taille des particules de Ni entre 2 et 3 nm. Une directe corrélation a été observée entre l’électronégativité du dopant et l’activité stationnaire en RS-BT, les lanthanides dominants. En l’absence de liens directs entre XPauling et la force d’adsorption du CO2 sur le support, un effet électronique du dopant sur le métal est considéré. L’évolution du TOFCO2 avec la charge en lanthane montre un maximum à 34% La en masse. A la chute importante d’activité observée pour La > ca. 50 % coïncide l’apparition de La2O3, connu pour sa capacité d’adsorption de CO2 et d’activation de H2/CH4. Enfin, de fines particules colloïdales de NiSix ont été utilisées pour la préparation de catalyseurs ayant une dispersion de nickel jusqu’à 75%. Ces particules présentent une remarquable stabilité contre le frittage qui a été attribué à la présence de silice autour des particules de nickel causée par la décomposition des nanosilicides / Low temperature dry reforming (LT-DR), < 600 °C, coupled with membrane technology to overcome thermodynamically low conversion, has drawn attention as an alternative approach to industrial 850-950°C operating conditions. The aim of this work has then been to design and develop nickel-based catalysts that are active and stable under LT-DR. In that context, we developed methods to prepare well-dispersed Ni nanoparticles on silica and to modify silica support, addressing detailed characterization at each step with various techniques (H2 & CO2 chemisorption, TPX, TEM, XRD, EXAFS, IR and NMR spectroscopy). We studied the effect of particle size, preparation methods (organometallic, colloidal… approaches), metal dopants and poisons for the support and the nanoparticles on the activity, selectivity and stability of the catalyst in LT-DR. Overall, we showed that supported Ni particles are indeed good candidate in LT-DR by comparison with noble metals, which are the reference catalysts for the corresponding High-Temperature DR. In particular, small Ni particles supported on lanthanum doped silica surface provided the best performances, while the use of pure lanthanide oxide or mixed oxide supports led to limited activity in Low-temperature DR. Finally, using a colloidal approach to synthesize Ni nanoparticles has proven to be very efficient and versatile, allowing one to deposit nickel particles with remarkable properties on any supports

Cette thèse s'inscrit en amont de la problématique de production d'hydrogène (H2) à partir de l'eau. Les réactions impliquées (oxydation de l'eau, WOR et réaction d'évolution de l'hydrogène, HER) requièrent des catalyseurs tels que des nanoparticules (NPs) métalliques. Cette catalyse peut être photoactivée en associant un photosensibilisateur (PS) aux NPs conduisant à des hybrides PS-NPs. Un tel assemblage peut se faire via des groupements acides carboxyliques. Ce travail de doctorat repose sur la combinaison d'outils expérimentaux et théoriques en vue de développer de nouveaux nanocatalyseurs au ruthénium. Notre contribution a consisté à définir une cartographie précise de la surface de Ru NPs stabilisées par des acides carboxyliques avec des chaînes alkyles de longueur différente comme systèmes modèles de catalyseurs PS-NPs pour la photoproduction d'H2 à partir d'H2O. Parmi les principaux objectifs était visée une meilleure compréhension des relations structure/propriétés à l'échelle nanométrique afin d'expliquer les propriétés de surface des NPs et leur viabilité catalytique. Les RuNPs ont été synthétisées par voie organométallique à partir du complexe [Ru(COD)(COT)] comme source de Ru et des acides carboxyliques (éthanoïque, pentanoïque et octanoïque) comme stabilisants. Cette méthode permet la formation de NPs bien contrôlées, fournissant ainsi des systèmes de choix pour des études comparatives fines. Des populations homogènes de RuNPs de taille 1.1 à 1.7 nm ont été obtenues. L'état de surface des NPs a été sondé par différentes techniques analytiques (IR, RMN et WAXS). L'optimisation du ratio [ligand) / [Ru] a permis de disposer de NPs de tailles similaires, et donc de systèmes comparables quel que soit l'acide carboxylique utilisé. Des calculs DFT ont été effectués en parallèle sur un modèle de NP Ru55, dont certains ont alimenté un modèle thermodynamique permettant de s'approcher des conditions expérimentales de température, de pression et de concentration. Une analyse systématique des propriétés des liaisons, des charges atomiques et des états électroniques (DOS, COHP, MPA) a été réalisée. Les calculs des modes de vibration des modèles à base de Ru55 et des déplacements chimiques RMN de clusters [Ru6] ont corroboré et facilité les attributions spectroscopiques expérimentales. Les données spectroscopiques et des études mécanistiques DFT ont montré que les acides carboxyliques interagissent sur la surface métallique sous forme carboxylate. En bon accord, les titrages expérimentaux et théoriques ont montré l'efficacité de l'approche suivie pour cerner l'influence du ligand et de la longueur de la chaîne alkyle sur les propriétés de RuNPs. L'énergie libre de Gibbs de l'adsorption d'hydrogène, un paramètre de référence pour déterminer la viabilité de matériaux pour la catalyse HER, a été calculée par DFT sur des modèles Ru55. Le meilleur nanocatalyseur doit présenter à la fois une surface métallique moyennement encombrée et un ligand avec une longueur de chaîne alkyle intermédiaire, indiquant ainsi comme système le plus prometteur les RuNPs stabilisées par l'acide pentanoïque. Des études d'échange de ligands à la surface de RuNPs stabilisées par l'acide octanoïque ont été réalisées afin de modéliser l'ancrage du PS par un groupe acide carboxylique et complétées par des études théoriques. Les résultats obtenus ont démontré la potentialité de cette approche. Une originalité de ce travail réside dans la combinaison d'études expérimentales et théoriques menées de front pour mieux comprendre la relation structure/propriétés de RuNPs stabilisées par des acides carboxyliques et leur viabilité catalytique pour la production d'H2 à partir d'H2O. Les données obtenues et des résultats catalytiques préliminaires devraient permettre de concevoir des nanocatalyseurs efficaces. Si l'intérêt d'une telle approche a été démontré sur des RuNPs modèles pour le craquage de l'eau, ce travail ouvre d'autres perspectives en nanocatalyse. / This PhD thesis is an upstream study regarding the production of hydrogen (H2) via the water splitting process. The reactions involved (water oxidation, WOR and hydrogen evolution reactions, HER) require efficient catalysts and nanoparticles (NPs) can act so. Such catalysis can be photoactivated by combining photosensitizers (PS) with the NPs leading to hybrid PS-NPs systems, and effective assembling is able via carboxylic acid groups. This work relies on a combination of experimental and theoretical tools to develop novel ruthenium-based nanocatalysts for the water splitting process. Our contribution aimed at achieving a precise mapping of the surface of ruthenium nanoparticles (RuNPs) stabilized by carboxylic acids with an alkyl chain of different length as model systems for the design of PS-NPs catalysts for H2 photoproduction from water. One of the main aims of this PhD was to bring a better understanding of structure/properties relationship at the nanoscale to explain the surface properties of RuNPs stabilized by carboxylic acids and their catalytic viability. RuNPs were synthesized by the organometallic approach using the [Ru(COD)(COT)] complex as metal source and ethanoic, pentanoic and octanoic acids as stabilizers. This synthesis method allows the formation of well-controlled metal NPs, thus providing nanosystems of choice for fine comparative studies. TEM characterization revealed the formation of homogeneous populations of RuNPs in a size range of 1.1 - 1.7 nm. The surface state of the NPs was probed by complementary analytical techniques like IR, NMR and WAXS, leading to a precise mapping of their surface. Optimization studies of the ligand/[Ru] ratio to get NPs with a similar size allowed to have comparable nanosystems whatever the carboxylic acid used as stabilizer and thus to determine the influence of the alkyl chain length. DFT calculations were performed in parallel according to a thermodynamic model fed with DFT energies. Also, a systematic analysis of the bond properties and of the electronic states (Density of States, Crystal Orbital Hamilton Population, atomic charges) was carried out using a Ru55 NP model. DFT calculations of the vibrational features of model RuNPs and of the chemical shifts of model Ru clusters also allowed to secure the spectroscopic experimental assignations. Spectroscopic data and DFT mechanistic studies evidenced that the carboxylic acids lie on the metal surface as carboxylates, together with hydrogen atoms. The results of experimental and theoretical titrations are in good agreement, thus showing the approach followed to be an efficient step to build a model in order to understand the ligand influence on RuNPs properties. Hydrogen adsorption Gibbs free energy, which is a reference parameter to determine the viability of materials for HER catalysis, has been calculated for optimized RuNP structures. The best nanocatalyst revealed to have both, intermediate crowded metal surface and intermediate alkyl chain length for the capping ligand, indicating the RuNPs stabilized by pentanoic acid as the most promising catalyst. Experiments on ligand exchange at the surface of octanoic acid-stabilized RuNPs were also performed in order to model the PS anchoring onto RuNPs through carboxylic acid groups completed by theoretical studies. Results obtained demonstrated the potentiality of this approach. The originality of this work lies with the combination of experimental and theoretical studies in parallel to achieve a better understanding of structure/properties relationship of RuNPs stabilized by carboxylic acids and their catalytic viability for the water-splitting process. Preliminary catalytic results are encouraging, and the data obtained should now allow to design appropriate nanocatalysts. Finally, the interest of this combined approach has been demonstrated through the study of RuNPs for water splitting, but this work opens new opportunities of research in nanocatalysis.

In recent years there is an increasing awareness of the importance of chiral phosphorus ligands in transition metal organometallic chemistry because of the utility of such complexes in homogeneous catalytic reactions. This thesis deals with synthetic, spectroscopic and X-ray crystallographic studies on ruthenium complexes of chiral and achiral P-N-P type ligands, known as "diphosphazanes", with emphasis on ruthenium carbonyl clusters. Several ruthenium carbonyl clusters have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, ER and NMR (lH, nC and 3lP) spectroscopic data. In several instances, the molecular structures of the clusters have been confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction studies. Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of various types of chiral phosphorus ligands and general synthetic routes to diphosphazanes. A brief review of the transition metal chemistry of diphosphazanes and diphosphazane chalcogenides (published since 1994) is presented A review of the literature on the carbonyl clusters of the group-8 transition metals (Fe, Ru, Os) bearing mono- and diphosphines is also included in this chapter The scope and aim of the present investigation is outlined at the end of this chapter. Chapter 2 provides the results obtained in the present investigation and a detailed discussion of the spectroscopic and crystallographic data. The essential feature of the work is summarized at the end of the chapter. Chapter 3 gives a detailed account of the experimental procedure for the synthesis of the compounds and spectroscopic and analytical measurements. The experimental details of X-ray structure determination are also given in this chapter. To save space, the coordinates of the H-atoms and the calculated and observed structure factor tables are not included. In some cases, reference to CCDC deposition number is included. The references of the literature are compiled at the end of the thesis and are indicated in the text by appropriate numbers appearing as superscripts. The compounds synthesized in the present study are represented by bold Arabic numerals and are listed in Appendix I. The abbreviations employed in the thesis conform to those generally used in Chemical Abstracts.

La thèse présente la chimie de complexes de métaux électropositifs portant le groupe cyclopropyle. La première partie du manuscrit décrit la synthèse et la caractérisation de dérivés du cyclopropyllithium ayant pour formule [1-R-c-C3H4Li] (R = SiMe3, Ph, SPh). Des agrégats originaux, organisés autour de centres Li+ stabilisés par la peu commune interaction CC agostique, sont présentés. Cette interaction a une influence marquée sur l'agrégation des composés à l'état solide et parfois en solution. Sa coordination compétitive, sur un Li+, avec des atomes donneurs (O, N et S) permet une évaluation qualitative de sa force. La deuxième partie du manuscrit présente la synthèse du nouveau complexe cyclopropylcalcium. Ce composé est caractérisé par une étude RMN complète. C'est le premier alkylcalcium non-stabilisé. La troisième partie du manuscrit contient une étude de la réactivité du dicyclopropylzirconocene [Cp2Zr(c-C3H5)2] vis-à-vis de la pyridine et de pyridines fluorées. La formation d'un intermédiaire Eta2-cyclopropene mène à la déaromatisation et à l'activation C-H de la pyridine, mais aussi à l'activation C-F de la pentafluoropyridine. Une étude préliminaire de l'activation catalytique de la liaison C-F de la pentafluoropyridine par [Cp2Zr(c-C3H5)2] en présence de tricyclopropylaluminium est aussi présentée. / The manuscript presents the chemistry of electropositive metal complexes bearing the cyclopropyl group. This first part of the manuscript describes the synthesis and characterisation of cyclopropopyllithium derivatives of the formula [1-R-c-C3H4Li] (R = SiMe3, Ph, SPh). Original aggregates displaying low valent Li+ centres stabilised by the rare CC agostic interaction are presented. This interaction influences the aggregation of the compounds in the solid state and sometimes in solution. A qualitative evaluation of its strength is provided by competitive coordination on Li+ vs donor atoms such as O, N and S. The second part of the manuscript presents the synthesis of the new cyclopropylcalcium complex. This compound is characterised by a full NMR study. It is the first non-stabilised alkylcalcium compound. The third part of the manuscript contains a reactivity study of dicyclopropylzirconocene [Cp2Zr(c-C3H5)2] towards pyridine and fluorinated pyridines. Dearomatisation and C-H bond activation of pyridine, together with C-F bond activation of pentafluoropyridine result from the initial formation of a Eta2-cyclopropene intermediate. A preliminary study of the catalytic C-F bond cleavage of pentafluoropyridine by [Cp2Zr(c-C3H5)2] in the presence of tricyclopropylaluminium is also presented.

Les complexes métalliques des carbènes N-hétérocycliques (NHC) présentent un grand potentiel comme anticancéreux. En particulier, des études in vitro ont confirmés une cytotoxicité supérieure au cisplatine. Dans ce travail, nous avons introduit de la diversité moléculaire à de nouveaux complexes NHC-Pt par coordination de différents ligands NHC. Une deuxième stratégie, la post-fonctionnalisation de complexes de Pt a été étudié par : a) formation d’oxime, notamment avec une urée ciblant le PSMA, b) échange de ligand avec des polyamines hydrosolubles (PEI) ou des pnictogènes (phosphines, arsines, stibines), c) échange d’halogène avec des isotopes de l’iode. Les propriétés cytotoxiques de ces composés ont été évaluées in vitro. In vivo (souris), un complexe PEI-Pt montre une inhibition tumorale similaire à l’oxaliplatine. Néanmoins, aucun effet secondaire n’a été détecté contrairement à l’oxaliplatine (hématomes). Ces résultats ouvrent de nouvelles perspectives dans le domaine des anticancéreux sur la base de platine. / Metal N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) complexes are of great potential for cancer therapy. In particular, in vitro studies confirmed their significantly higher cytotoxicity than cisplatin. In this work, we introduced molecular diversity on new NHC-Pt complexes by coordination of various NHC precursors to platinum. As a second strategy, post-synthetic functionalization of Pt complexes has been fully investigated by: a) oxime formation, e.g. with a PSMA targeting urea derivative, b) ligand exchange reaction with hydrosoluble polyamines (PEI) and pnictogen-based ligands (phosphines, arsines, stibines), c) halogen exchange with iodide isotopesCytotoxic properties of these new compounds were evaluated in vitro. Best candidate was selected for in vivo evaluation on mice model showing for PEI-Pt similar tumour inhibition as oxaliplatin. Besides, no “visual” side effects were detected in contrast to oxaliplatin (hematomas). These outstanding results opened up new perspectives in the field of platinum-based drugs.

Le travail présenté dans ce mémoire avait pour but de synthétiser de nouvelles molécules dontl’architecture donne accès à des complexes organométalliques fluorescents aux propriétésintéressantes pour le photovoltaïque et la théranostique. Ce projet a donc abordé plusieurs pointsprincipaux.La première partie a été consacrée à la synthèse de nouveaux complexes organométalliquesphotoniques à base de titanocènes et de métalloporphyrines visant à la conception de cellulessolaires. Après une brève introduction, nous avons présenté la synthèse des complexes de titane etde métalloporphyrines dans le premier chapitre. En particulier, nous avons décrit la synthèse descomposés modèles et les difficultés rencontrées lors du passage aux dérivés porphyriniques.Cependant, au grès des résultats et des opportunités, le projet a été peu à peu tourné versl’application de ce type d’objet « complexe organométallique – fluorophore » au domaine médicalet plus particulièrement de la théranostique.La deuxième partie de ce manuscrit traite de l’application de ce type de composés à la théranostiqueet plus précisément aux théranostiques optiques. Elle commence par une introduction détaillée quidéfinit les enjeux de cette thématique émergente autant du point de vue de l’imagerie que de lathérapie. Dans le deuxième chapitre, nous avons présenté la synthèse d’agents théranostiquesprésentant un fragment métallique à activité thérapeutique lié à un BODIPY, sonde fluorescenteconnue pour ses propriétés optiques intéressantes. Leur caractérisation et l’étude de leurs propriétésbiologiques sont également décrites. Le troisième chapitre porte sur la synthèse de complexeshétérobimétalliques incorporant des métaux d’intérêt pour l’oncologie. Ces complexes sontégalement développés pour la recherche d’agents théranostiques. Le ligand utilisé pour l’imageriemédicale est la porphyrine. Ce chapitre inclut aussi les études photophysiques de nos complexes. / The goal of my PhD thesis was to synthesize new molecules, which give access to fluorescentorganometallic complexes with interesting properties for photovoltaic and theranostic. In thisproject, several main points have been studied.The first part of this manuscript concerns the synthesis of new metallocene and metalloporphyrinsbasedorganometallic complexes to the design of solar cells. After a short introduction, wepresented the synthesis of titanium complexes and metalloporphyrins in the first chapter. Inparticular, we described the synthesis of model compounds and the difficulties encountered duringthe transition to porphyrin derivatives. However, in view of results obtained and opportunities, theproject has gradually turned towards the application of this type of object « organometallic complex- fluorophore » to the medical field and more particularly the theranostic.The second part of this manuscript describes the application of this type of compounds to thetheranostic field and more specifically the optical theranostic. It begins with a detailed introductionthat defines the challenges of this emerging topic both from the point of view of the imaging astherapy. In the second chapter, we presented the synthesis of theranostic agents including a metalfragment with therapeutic activity linked to a BODIPY, a fluorescent probe known for itsinteresting optical properties. Their characterization and study of their biological properties are alsodescribed. The third chapter focuses on the synthesis of heterobimetallic complexes incorporatingmetals of interest in oncology. These complexes are also being developed for research theranosticagents. The ligand used for medical imaging is the porphyrin. This part also includes thephotophysical studies of our complexes.