Zhou Xigeng

Biography

1986 BSc, Huazhong Normal University 1989 MSc, Anhui Normal University 1996 PhD, Nanjing University Inorganic Chemistry, Professor

Research Interest

Synthesis and structurey of novel organolanthanide complexes as well as new methods for synthesis of organolanthanide complexes, such as new strategy for modification of cyclopentadienyl ligands in organometallic chemistry Reaction chemistry of organolanthanide complexes and their applications. New methodology for synthesis of organic compounds based on lanthanide transformation reaction. For example, lanthanide-promoted formation and transformation of aromatic compounds, lanthanide-induced silyl radical reactions, and tandem activation of bi- and polyfunctional groups of organic molecules. New organolanthanide-based catalytic systems for controllable polymerization and copolymerization of alkenes.