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Prof. Arjan W. Kleij
Catalytic, sustainable and selective organic synthesis and biopolymer development
Research
The main research interests of the Kleij group are in the area of CO2 valorization catalysis, the development of new reactivity using organic carbonates as modular precursors towards new engineering and circular polymers and fine chemicals, and the use of functional heterocycles towards challenging stereoselective transformations. The overarching approach is using sustainable approximations combined with selective catalysis as a tool to enable selective synthesis.
My group focuses on catalytic organic synthesis in a sustainable way
Highlighted Publications
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2024 | Acc. Chem. Res.
Vinyl and Alkynyl Substituted Heterocycles as Privileged Scaffolds in Transition Metal-Promoted Stereoselective Synthesis
Ghorai, D.; Tóth, B. L.; Lanzi, M.; Kleij, A. W. -
2023 | Angew. Chem. Int. Ed
Bicyclic Guanidine Promoted Mechanistically Divergent Depolymerization and Recycling of a Biobased Polycarbonate
Lamparelli, D. H.; Villar-Yanez, A.; Dittrich, L.; Rintjema, J.; Bravo, F.; Bo, C.; Kleij, A. W. -
2022 | Acc. Chem. Res.
Catalyst Engineering Empowers the Creation of Biomass-Derived Polyesters and Polycarbonates
Brandolese, A.; Kleij, A. W. -
2019 | Nat. Catal.
Deciphering key intermediates in the transformation of carbon dioxide into heterocyclic products
Huang, R.; Rintjema, J.; González-Fabra, J.; Martín, E.; Escudero-Adán, E. C.; Bo, C.; Urakawa, A.; Kleij, A. W.
Our team
Life Group and Community
In our group, we appreciate an open and social atmosphere that helps everyone to perform at his/her best. We animate each team member to discuss science with others and to set up collaborative work where possible and needed. Active participation at national and international meetings is encouraged. Apart from the daily interactions in the lab, we try to organize group outings such as BBQs, a Christmas dinner, bowling night, celebration dinners and a yearly calçotada - of course, with room for new ideas!
Job offers
| Title | Reference | Deadline | |
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| Project Researcher Innovation and Valorisation Laboratory (KTT 2025-03) | Reference: 5738323 |
 27-03-2025 - 23-04-2025 |
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| ICIQ IVORI PhD PROGRAMME 2025 - FIRST CALL | Reference: 5708535 |
24-03-2025 - 04-05-2025 |
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| IVORI MASTER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2025 | Reference: 5708486 |
24-03-2025 - 04-05-2025 |
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| Technician Glassblowing Workshop (Ref: RSA 2025-01) | Reference: 5819791 |
16-04-2025 - 30-04-2025 |
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| Responsable Financer/a Adjunt (Ref: MGMT 2025-01) | Reference: 5782729 |
07-04-2025 - 21-04-2025 |
APPLY |
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