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Research interests include: Development of green methodologies with a focus on palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions, mechanistic evaluation of heterogeneous catalysts, environmentally friendly student lab exercises, pen-based tablet software and course development, active learning, and classroom assessment. Student experience: Students work on a variety of projects that introduce them to state-of-the-art instrumentation and measurement devices.
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Product Identification and Purification GC, HPLC, Mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy (13C, 1H primarily), IR Spectroscopy, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, column chromatography are used in product identification and purification. |
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Above: Eric Smith (left) and Amanda Isom (right) prepare GC samples.
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Air-Sensitive Handling Glove box and schlenk line techniques are used in the handling of air-sensitive or moisture-sensitive materials. |
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Above: Amanda Isom (left) and Vincent Franco (right) demonstrate dry box and schlenk line techniques.
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Organic Synthesis Students will synthesize and characterize various organic compounds such as those used in the pharmaceutical industry. |
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Above: Amanda Isom (left) and Phillips Booher (right) purify and synthesize organic products.
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