Chapter one is an introduction, outlining the structure and bonding of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs). It then goes on to give examples of f -metal NHC complexes and describes any reactivity or catalytic activity. Chapter two describes the synthesis of the transition metal NHC complexes [Fe (LMes)2] 3 and [Co(LMes)2] 4 (LMes = OCMe2 CH2(1-C{NCH2CH2NMes})). The heterobimetallic complexes [(LMes)Fe(μ-LMes)U(μ-{N(SiMe3)Si(Me)2CH2})(N(Si Me3)2)2] 5 and [(LMes)Co(μ-LMes)U(μ-{N(SiMe3)Si(Me)2CH2})(N(SiMe3)2)2] 6 were prepared from the reaction between [({Me3Si}2N)2U(NSiMe3SiMe2CH2)] and 3 or 4, respectively. Complex 5 was also synthesised by the reaction between 3 and [U(N{SiMe3}2)2]. The diamagnetic analogue [(LMes)Zn(μ-LMes)Th(μ-{N(SiMe3)Si (Me)2CH2})(N(SiMe3)2)2] 9 was prepared from the reaction between [Zn(LMes)2] and [({SiMe3}2N)2Th(NSiMe3SiMe2CH2)]. The reactivity of 5 is discussed. When 5 was reacted with 2,6-dimethylphenyl isocyanide, [({SiMe3}2N)2U{N(SiMe3)Si(Me2)C(CH2)N(2,6−Me−C6H3)}] 8 was isolated. The reaction with CO resulted in the formation of [({Me3Si}2N)2U{N(SiMe3) Si(Me2)C(CH2)CO}]. 5 showed no reactivity with azides, boranes or m-chloroperbenzoic acid and decomposed when exposed to H2, CO2 or KC8. The reaction between 6 and 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol formed the previously reported monometallic complex [({SiMe3}2N)2U(OC6H3tBu2)]. The serendipitous synthesis of the iron ate complex [Na(Fe{LMes}2)2]+ [Fe(ArO)3]– 10 (Ar = 2,6-tBu-C6H3) is also described. Chapter three describes the synthesis of the aryloxide complexes [HC(3-tBu-5-Me- C6H2OH)(3-tBu-5-Me-C6H2O)μ-(3-tBu-5-Me-C6H2O)Co(THF)]2 11 and [HC(3- tBu-5-Me-C6H2OH)(3-tBu-5-Me-C6H2O)μ-(3-tBu-5-Me-C6H2O)Zn(THF)n] 13. Treatment of 11 with pyridine N-oxide resulted in the formation of the pyridine-Noxide adduct [HC(3-tBu-5-Me-C6H2OH)(3-tBu-5-Me-C6H2O)μ-(3-tBu-5-Me-C6H2 O)Co(C5H5NO)]2 12. When 11 was treated with [({Me3Si}2N)2U(NSiMe3SiMe2C H2)], no reaction occured at room temperature but at 80◦C decomposition occured. When 11 was treated with [(NH4)2Ce(NO3)6] the protonated proligand HC(3-tBu- 5-Me-C6H2OH)3 reformed. The reactivity of 11 with [({Me3Si}2N)Ce(LiPr)2] is also discussed. Chapter three also discusses the preparation of the heterobimetallic complex [HC(3- tBu-5-Me-C6H2O)2-μ-(3-tBu-5-Me-C6H2O)KCo]2 14 and the salt-elimination chemistry of the complex. The preparation of [HC(3-tBu-5-Me-C6H2O)2-μ-(3-tBu-5- Me-C6H2O)KZn]2 15 is also outlined. Chapter four discusses the reactivity of [Ce(LiPr)3] (Li Pr =OCMe2CH2(1-C{NCHC HNiPr})) in C-H and N-H activation and as a catalyst for organic reactions. [Ce(LiPr)3] displayed no C-H activation chemistry with RC−−−CH (R = SiMe3, Ph, tBu), diphenyl acetone, indene or fluorene. [Ce(LiPr)3] also showed no N-H activation chemistry with pyrrole or indole, nor did it react with the lignin model compound PhOCH2Ph. When treated with an excess of benzyl chloride, [Ce(LiPr)3] underwent ligand decomposition to form the acylazolium chloride [(C6H5C(O))OCMe2CH2(1-C(C6H5C (O)){NCHCHNiPr})]Cl 18 and CeCl3. When [Ce(LiPr)3] was added to a mixture of benzaldehyde and benzyl chloride, as a coupling catalyst, the complex decomposed. [Ce(LiPr)4] was tested as a catalyst from the benzoin condensation and for the coupling of benzalehyde and benzyl chloride, however, it resulted in the decomposition of [Ce(LiPr)4]. Chapter four also outlines the catalytic activity of 3. The complex showed no reactivity as a hydrogenation catalyst towards alkenes, aldehydes or ketones but did display reactivity as a hydroboration catalyst for alkenes, aldehydes or ketones. Chapter five presents the conclusions for chapters two to four. The final chapter contains the experimental details from the previous chapters.

Heterobimetallic catalysts offer large potential for efficient and selective catalysis of a wide range of reactions. Better understanding of these catalytic mechanisms could yield further improvement in their catalytic abilities. Cp(CO)2Fe-Cu(IPr) (IPr = N,N-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene) is a catalyst that has been reported to catalyze arene borylation. The catalytic mechanism of this catalyst that had been previously proposed had the initial step being a metal-metal cleavage. However, computational modeling suggested an alternate mechanism that could be more energetically favorable. Rather than a metal-metal cleavage as the initial step, we proposed a photoactivated carbonyl dissociation. To support this proposition, we performed time resolved Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy experiments that found evidence supporting our proposed mechanism. Based on these experimental results, we have proposed a new catalytic cycle. The determination of collisional cross section is a powerful tool in analytical chemistry for distinguishing isomers. Techniques such as ion mobility spectrometry can be used to find the collisional cross section of ions but require specialized equipment. Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FTICR) mass spectrometry is a widely used technique for determining ion mass. A technique known as CRoss sectional Area from Fourier Transform Ion cyclotron resonance (CRAFTI) uses a standard FTICR instrument to measure the collisional cross section of ions. This is done by performing a Fourier transform on the data and measuring the Lorenztian width of the peak at the resonant frequency and relating that to the exponential decay of the signal in the time domain. We developed a new data analysis technique that is able to extract just the signal at the resonant frequency in the time domain and directly fit the exponential decay. This new data analysis technique opens new possibilities for expanding the capabilities of CRAFTI measurements, including simultaneous measurement of isomers and a new experimental technique that could measure ions above the mass limit of traditional CRAFTI measurements.

This dissertation covers the studies of two major topics: the photochemistry of mononuclear and multinuclear gold(I) complexes and synthetic approaches to tailor photophysical properties of cyclic trinuclear d10 complexes. First a detailed photochemical examination into the photoreactivity of neutral mononuclear and multinuclear gold(I) complexes is discussed, with the aim of gold nanoparticle size and shape control for biomedical and catalysis applications. Next is a comprehensive systematic synthetic approach to tailor the photophysical properties of cyclic trinuclear d10 complexes. This synthetic approach includes an investigation of structure-luminescence relationships between cyclic trinuclear complexes, an examination into their π-acid/π-base reactivity with heavy metal cations and an exploration into the photophysical properties of new heterobimetallic cyclic trinuclear complexes. These photophysical properties inspections are used to screen materials for their employment in molecular electronic devices such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and thin film transistors (OTFTs).

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L’étude est focalisée sur l’activation d’alcynes fonctionnalisés par des complexes hétérobimétalliques [(OC)3Fe(µ-CO)(µ-Ph2PXPPh2)Pt(PPh3)] (X = CH2, NH) et [(OC)3Fe(Si(OMe)3)(µ-dppm)Pt(H)(PPh3)] conduisant à la formation de composés de type dimétallacyclopenténone et µ-vinylidène dont la réactivité a été exploitée. En particulier, un travail systématique a été mené avec divers alcynols et les données cristallographiques ont révélé l’existence de liaisons hydrogènes variées, intra ou intermoléculaires ; par ailleurs, la déshydratation de ces composés par HBF4 a généré des espèces de type allènylidène cationiques. Egalement, les réactions de diynes aliphatiques et aromatiques terminaux conduisent à des complexes Fe‒Pt [(OC)2Fe(µ-dppm)(µ-C(=O)CH=C{E-C≡CH}Pt(PPh3)] (E = espaceur) portant un alcyne libre, permettant la construction de systèmes tétranucléaires Fe‒Pt symétriques et asymétriques ou des assemblages hétéropolynucléaires Fe‒Pt-Co‒Co. La réaction de cycloaddition a été aussi réalisée sur la triple liaison libre avec des azotures R-N3 pour former des 1,2,3-triazoles organométalliques. Finalement, des études préliminaires concernant l’immobilisation des composés hétérobimétalliques Fe‒Pt sur des particules de silice Aerosil 200 ont été initiées. / The study deals on the heterobimetallic activation of functionalized alkynes by the complexes [(OC)3Fe(µ-CO)(µ-Ph2PXPPh2)Pt(PPh3)] (X = CH2, NH) and [(OC)3Fe(Si(OMe)3)(µ-dppm)Pt(H)(PPh3)] leading to the formation of various species such as dimetallacyclopentenones and μ-vinylidenes, whose reactivity has been investigated. In particular, a detailed study was carried using divers alkynols as substrates. X-ray crystallographic data reveal the occurrence of intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonding; dehydratation of these compounds by HBF4 leads to formation of cationic allenylidene species. The reactions of aliphatic and aromatic diynes affords Fe‒Pt complexes [(OC)2Fe(µ-dppm)(µ-C(=O)CH=C{E-C≡CH}Pt(PPh3)] (E = spacer) bearing a second alkyne unit, allowing the construction of tetranuclear symmetric and asymmetric Fe‒Pt or heteropolynuclear Fe‒Pt-Co‒Co assemblies. Cycloaddition reactions using azides R-N3 were also performed on the pendant alkyne unit to form a series of organometallic 1,2,3-triazoles. Finally, preliminary studies have been undertaken to immobilize heterobimetallic Fe‒Pt compounds on the surface of Aerosil 200 silica particles.

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No. of bitstreams: 1 victorhugofelipebernardes.pdf: 4330159 bytes, checksum: 8ed0f32ccd734b911991c27470472e98 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-08-03 / CAPES - Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / CNPq - Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / FAPEMIG - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais / Este trabalho descreve a síntese e caracterização de oito complexos envolvendo os ligantes N,O doadores, piridino-3,5-dicarboxilato (3,5-pdc); piridino2,5-dicarboxilato (2,5-pdc); piridino-2,6-dicarboxilato (2,6-pdc) e isonicotinato (iso). Todos os compostos foram caracterizados por espectroscopia de absorção atômica de chama, espectroscopia vibracional na região do infravermelho e Raman, análise elementar de CHN e análise térmica (TG/DTA). As caracterizações indicam que seis desses complexos são heterobimetálicos do tipo 3d-4f, ou seja, apresentam em sua fórmula molecular um metal do bloco d [Co(II) ou Cu(II)] e um metal do bloco f [Eu(III) ou Sm(III)]. As caracterizações sugerem ainda que os complexos EuCo(3,5pdc) e EuCu(3,5-pdc) sejam isoestruturais, assim como os compostos SmCu(2,5pdc), EuCo(2,5-pdc) e EuCu(2,5-pdc). Outros dois complexos intitulados Co(3,5-pdc) e Eu(iso) tiveram suas estruturas determinadas através da difração de raios X por monocristal. A estrutura do complexo Co(3,5-pdc) pertence ao sistema cristalino monoclínico, grupo espacial P21/n, apresentando a fórmula molecular [Co(3,5pdc)(H2O)5]dmso. O sítio de Co(II) apresenta geometria octaédrica distorcida, sendo a esfera de coordenação composta por cinco ligantes aqua e um átomo de nitrogênio do ligante 3,5-pdc. Nesse caso, os grupos carboxilatos do 3,5-pdc não estão envolvidos na coordenação. O composto Eu(iso) com fórmula mínima [Eu(iso)3(H2O)2]n cristalizou-se no sistema monoclínico, pertencendo ao grupo espacial P21/c e mostrou-se como um polímero de coordenação 1D. O íon Eu(III) está coordenado a oito átomos de oxigênio apresentando geometria antiprismática quadrada distorcida. Os ligantes iso adotam dois modos de coordenação: bidentado quelato e em ponte. Os compostos heterobimetálicos juntamente com o complexo Eu(iso), foram estudados por espectroscopia de luminescência. Os espectros de luminescência indicam que a excitação direta no comprimento de onda da transição π→π* do ligante é mais eficiente que a excitação direta no metal, caracterizando a sensibilização do lantanídeo. O diagrama de cromaticidade CIE revela que as emissões apresentam alta pureza, com coordenadas X e Y próximas da borda. / This work describes the synthesis and characterization of eight complexes involving the N,O-donor ligands, pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate (3,5-pdc); pyridine-2,5dicarboxylate (2,5-pdc); pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylate (2,6-pdc) and isonicotinate (iso). All compounds were characterized by atomic absorption spectroscopy, infrared and Raman vibrational spectroscopies, CHN elemental analysis and thermal analysis (TG/DTA). The characterization techniques indicate that six of these are 3d-4f heterobimetallic complexes, in other words, present in their molecular formulae a dblock metal [Co (II) or Cu (II)] and a f-block metal [Eu (III) or Sm (III)]. The characterization techniques also suggest that complexes EuCo(3,5-pdc) and EuCu(3,5-pdc) are isostructural, as well as compounds SmCu(2,5-pdc), EuCo(2,5pdc) and EuCu(2,5-pdc). Two other complexes entitled Co(3,5-pdc) and Eu(iso) had their structures determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Complex Co(3,5-pdc) structure belongs to the monoclinic crystal system, space group P21/n, with molecular formula [Co(3,5-pdc)(H2O)5]dmso. Co(II) sites adopt a distorted octahedral geometry, with the coordination sphere composed of five aqua ligands and one nitrogen atom from 3,5-pdc ligand. In this case, the 3,5-pdc carboxylate groups are not involved in coordination. Eu(iso) compound, with molecular formula [Eu(iso)3(H2O)2]n crystallized in the monoclinic system, belonging to space group P21/c and appeared as a 1D coordination polymer. The Eu(III) ion is coordinated to eight oxygen atoms displaying distorted square antiprismatic geometry. The iso ligands adopt two coordination modes: bidentate chelate and bridging. The heterobimetallic compounds along with the complex Eu(iso), were studied by luminescence spectroscopy. The luminescence spectra indicate that the direct excitation wavelength of the π → π* transition of the ligands is more efficient than direct excitation into the metal, characterizing lanthanide sensitization. The CIE chromaticity diagram shows that the emissions have high purity, with X and Y coordinates near the edge.

Ce travail de thèse est dédié au développement des deux familles de complexes chiraux binaphtolates de terres rares et leur application en catalyse asymétrique dans les réactions d’addition de Michael, de Henry, de Strecker et d’hydroalkoxylation. La préparation d’une nouvelle famille de complexes chiraux bisbinaphtolates de terres rares a été optimisée. Ces nouveaux complexes ont été entièrement caractérisés grâce à des analyses RMN, IR, de spectroscopie de masse et des études de DRX de monocristaux isolés. Après une étude de stabilité, nous avons pu montrer que ces nouveaux complexes de terres rares peuvent être pesés à l’air libre et utilisés dans des réactions asymétriques sans dégazage des réactifs ni des solvants. Les comportements catalytiques de ces nouveaux complexes hétérobimétalliques ont été étudiés en détail dans des réactions énantiosélectives de Henry, de Strecker et d’addition de Michael. Une température d’isoinversion et un effet non linéaire ont notamment été mis en évidence dans la réaction d’addition de Michael de malonates sur des énones conduisant à des produits énantioenrichis avec des excès énantiomériques allant jusqu’à 83%. Une seconde famille de complexes monobinaphtolate monoalkyl de terres rares a été synthétisée et complètement caractérisée. Une structure DRX de ce type de complexe a pu être obtenue pour la première fois. Ces complexes ont été évalués dans des réactions de Strecker et d’hydroalkoxylation. Concernant cette dernière, la sélectivité a tout d’abord été étudiée avec ces complexes dans le cas des allènes et un mécanisme a pu être proposé. D’autre part, les premiers exemples d’hydroalkoxylation asymétrique d’alcènes, catalysés par ces complexes monobinaphtolate monoalkyl de terres rares, ont pu être décrits. / This thesis is mainly devoted to the development of two families of rare earths chiral binaphtolate complex and their application in asymmetric catalysis such as Michael addition, Henry reaction, Strecker reaction and hydroalkoxylation reaction. At first, the preparation of a new family of rare earth bisbinaphtolate complexes has been optimized with complete characterizations including NMR, IR, mass spectroscopy and XRD studies on isolated single crystals. These new rare earths complexes are relative stable which can be used under air condition. The catalytic behavior of these new heterobimetallic complexes have been studied in detail: an isoinversion temperature was determined and the nonlinear effect was observed for asymmetric Michael additions of malonates on enones wich lead products with enantiomeric excess up to 83%. Secondly, a family of rare earth monobinaphtolate monoalkyl complexs has been synthesized and characterized. The first XRD structure of this family of complex was obtained. Steric substitutions of binaphtolate ligands on position 3,3’ have been proven to be essential for the formation of these complex. The selectivity of reaction of hydroalkoxylation of allene was studied with a proposed mechanism. First examples of asymmetric hydroalkoxylation of alkene catalyzed by rare earth complexes have been achieved by our rare earth monoalkyl monobinaphtolate complex.