Keywords:
- Homogeneous/heterogeneous catalysis
- Olefin oligomerisation
- Organophosphorus chemistry
- Gas-to-liquids
- Carbonylation
Expertise:
Phil Dyer undertakes research broadly spanning a number of areas of synthetic inorganic chemistry including organometallic, organophosphorus and co-ordination chemistry, as well as homo- and hetero-geneous catalysis. His group’s work focuses on the preparation and characterisation of molecular transition metal complexes and functionalised organic and heteroatom-containing ligands. Additionally, his group have interests in a number of related areas including catalytic pyrolysis and gasification, Fischer-Tropsch, tuned oxide support materials, and transformations of alternative feedstocks (e.g. seaweed). Together these interests are driven by the application of these processes in industrially-relevant small molecule catalysis and for the conversion of sustainable feedstocks to commodity chemicals, which he and his group study from both fundamental and applied industrial perspectives.
Synthetic and mechanistic transition metal, organometallic, coordination, and organophosphorus chemistry
· Ligand and reagent design for homogeneous catalytic applications (e.g. selective C-C bond formation, carbonylation, hydroformylation, selective olefin oligomerisation and polymerisation)
· Immobilised and polymer-supported catalysis
· Catalytic pyrolysis and thermal processing of biomass
· Tailored heterogeneous catalysts for applications including oxidation, hydrogenation, olefin oligomerisation, Fischer-Tropsh
Contact:
Website: https://www.dur.ac.uk/chemistry/staff/profile/?id=1317