
Organometallic synthesis and catalysis.
Prof. Andrea Biffis
Prof. Cristina Tubaro
Prof. Marco Baron
Dr. Thomas Scattolin
(Electrochemi)luminescent dyes and Materials Science.
Prof. Alessandro Aliprandi
Prof. Marco Baron
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One-dimensional heterocyclic carbene-Au metal-organic frameworks bridging ultra-high vacuum models and scalable liquid-phase growth
Discover a scalable strategy for building one-dimensional NHC–Au metal–organic frameworks with positively charged gold nodes. Bridging surface science and practical synthesis, this work opens new opportunities for designing advanced materials for catalysis, sensing, and molecular electronics. Do you want to know more? Check this out!

Activation of Isocyanates at Gold: Towards Au-Catalyzed C-H Amidation of Pyrroles
Explore a highly efficient gold(I)-catalyzed hydroarylation of isocyanates with pyrroles, delivering aromatic amides under mild, sustainable conditions with outstanding efficiency. Combined experimental and computational studies reveal the key intermediates driving this unique catalytic process. Click here to learn more.

Synthesis and Antitumor Activity of Metallates Incorporating Functionalized Azolium Salts
Discover a new class of azolium-derived metallates with remarkable potential as next-generation anticancer agents. Combining sustainable synthesis with exceptional activity against platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, these compounds open exciting new avenues in metal-based therapeutics. Discover more here!
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