General research interests in our group is devoted to synthetic and mechanistic coordination chemistry of transition metals. We are particularly interested in the development of new ligand systems that allow the synthesis of unusual complexes. By rational design of the coordination site with appropriate new ligand systems we hope to activate a variety of substrate molecules. In recent years we have focused on anionic nitrogen-based ligands, such as azolate and polydentate amido ligands. Research provides basic information on the understanding of bonding and reactivity within the investigated systems. Target molecules are ultimately catalysts in technical as well as biological relevant processes.

Structure of a molybdenum dioxo compound bearing η²-coordinate pyrazolate ligands. For further details see here