Research group "Compuestos Enantiopuros y Procesos Sostenibles" comprises 4 permanent researchers (1 full professor, 1 senior research scientist and 2 professors) and becomes part of the reference research group ProTBioComp recognised by the Aragón autonomous government. ProTBioComp group arises from the union of two research groups recognised by the Aragón autonomous government in previous calls.

Development of new strategies for enantioselective catalytic activation mediated by transition-metal complexes

The main objective of the research group is the application of catalysis to sustainable processes, especially easily separable, recoverable and reusable catalysts, both solid (heterogeneous catalysis) and biphasic. Among those sustainable processes, some of the most interesting are those related to bioeconomy, through the transformation of renewable raw materials into high added value products, and circular economy, through the use of industrial waste with the same objective.

The group's research: - Focuses on coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis. - Pursues the rational design of new catalysts and new catalytic applications. - Comprises two main types of activity: a) Synthesis of potential catalyst precursors: transition metal complexes incorporating new concepts, designs or structural motifs which, according to our working hypothesis, are suitable for the target catalytic applications. b) Study of the behavior of the novel complexes in solution and versus molecules relevant in the context of the target catalytic applications.

The Biological and Computational Chemistry research group (BCC) is focused on the exploration and modulation of biological processes involved in diverse pathologies. Supported by its vast experience in asymmetric organic synthesis, the BCC group aims to design and synthesise small molecules with therapeutic applications or what may be used for elucidation of biological and biochemical mechanisms.

The group is formed during the period to be evaluated by 4 staff researchers and one POhD student. The research carried out on the group is focused on the organometallic chemistry field, therefore its activity involves the synthesis, reactivity, structure and applications of organometallic compounds. The focus of this research is basic research.

The group is composed by 6 PhD (4 permanents and 2 non-permanent) and a variable number of graduate students. The goal of the group is de design of metallic units, catalysts, for the development of hydrogen based technologies - including production and storage- as well as for their application in more efficient processes of organic synthesis.

The main topic of the group is the synthesis and reactivity studies of novel mononuclear complexes and molecular aggregates of transition metals aimed to find applications in homogeneous catalysis and new materials. Of particular interest is the complete knowledge of reactions of complexes with small molecules (such as oxygen) and organic compounds in order to activate and induce stoichiometric or catalytic reactions of functionalization of organic substrates.

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