BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250625T211017EDT-1575Unk2iW@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250626T011017Z DESCRIPTION:The direct functionalization of traditionally unreactive bonds\ , such as C-H bonds provides a facile\, cheap and environmentally friendly route to the synthesis of organic compounds.  The development of methodol ogies for the use of relatively inexpensive 1st row transition metals\, su ch as nickel\, in C-H and C-F bond activation could revolutionize the impo rtance of these catalytic functionalization reactions in chemical synthesi s\; unfortunately\, both kinetic and thermodynamic issues render this adva ncement difficult. Our group is working to demonstrate that through both l igand and reaction design nickel complexes can be synthesized that are cap able of the selective activation of these bonds.\n DTSTART:20150901T170000Z DTEND:20150901T181500Z SUMMARY:Chemistry Seminar: Samuel A. Johnson - The Fast and the Furious: Tu ning Nickel Complexes for C-H and C-F Bond Activation URL:/chemistry/channels/event/chemistry-seminar-samuel -johnson-fast-and-furious-tuning-nickel-complexes-c-h-and-c-f-bond-254696 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR