Mechanistic studies on reactions involving metal complexes through molecular orbital calculations
Project Description
Perform molecular orbital (MO) and electronic structure calculations on metal complexes. Use the MO results to do bonding analysis, to understand physical and chemical properties, and investigate reaction mechanism and catalysis involving transition metal complexes.
Supervisor
LIN Zhenyang
Quota
1
Course type
UROP1100
Applicant's Roles
performing molecular orbital theory calculations.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
To employ molecular orbital theory to describe molecular structures and understand molecular reactivity.
Complexity of the project
Moderate