Dr Kriley’s Research |
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Research projects include the synthesis and
characterization of novel transition metal organometallic
complexes using various mono, bi and tri-dentate
phosphines. Characterization methods include
31P NMR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, 2D NMR, UV-Vis, GC-MS,
AA, CV, FT-IR, microanalysis as well as x-ray
crystallography. Prepared complexes are
then analyzed for their hydrogenation
capabilities utilizing a high pressure reactor.
Research students are encouraged to expand their
chemical knowledge and to develop their
laboratory skills in a faculty guided research
project.
An interdisciplinary biology research
project involving the investigating the
identification of cuticular hydrocarbons in the
Dogbane Beetle is also underway. |