Cyclization reactions for the functionalization of fullerenes: experimental and theoretical studies 

    Artigas Ruf, Albert (Date of defense: 2020-01-31)

    Fullerenes are a group of spherical molecules with outstanding 2/1 physicochemical properties that make them important materials in a variety of fields, ranging from biomedicine to photovoltaics. However, in order ...

    Development of flexible cavitand receptors based on calix[5]arene. Rational design, synthesis and study of their properties 

    Álvarez Yebra, Rubén (Date of defense: 2023-11-07)

    Cavitands are macromolecules with a permanent cavity where smaller molecules or ions can be accommodated. The hydrophobic cavity of these supramolecules allows the binding of other molecules though non-covalent interactions, ...

    Exploring the reactivity of in situ generated metal vinylcarbenes 

    Díaz Jiménez, Àlex (Date of defense: 2024-07-15)

    One of the primary objectives in organic synthesis is to devise novel methods for converting simple and readily available compounds into more complex and functionalized structures. In this regard, transition metal-catalyzed ...

    New challenges in Rh(I)-catalysed [2+2+2] cycloaddition reactions 

    Fernández Wang, Martí (Date of defense: 2017-07-20)

    This doctoral thesis studies the involvement of challenging unsaturated substrates in the transition-metal catalysed [2+2+2] cycloaddition reaction, as well as new catalytic systems for the reaction. First, Morita-Baylis-Hillman ...

    Rhodium-catalyzed cyclization reactions of 1,5-bisallenes involving alkenes and alkynes: experimental and theoretical studies 

    Vila Vadrí, Jordi (Date of defense: 2023-04-21)

    The development of novel catalytic methodologies involving the formation of carbon – carbon/heteroatom bonds to produce cyclic systems constitutes a field of great interest in the modern synthetic organic chemistry. Over ...