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, ...

    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 ...