Siobhan Temple
@siobhantemple.bsky.social
Organometallic Chemist | Postdoctoral Researcher at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
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Merry Christmas All! The big man just delivered my gift:
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Some lovely calcium and phosphorus chemistry in here (even if I am a bit biased) @pubs.acs.org
@bathchem.bsky.social
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
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Some lovely calcium and phosphorus chemistry in here (even if I am a bit biased) @pubs.acs.org
@bathchem.bsky.social
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
Molecular Calcium Phosphides and Mixed Phosphide Hydrides
[(BDI)Ca-μ-H]2 (BDI = HC{(Me)CNDipp}2, Dipp = 2,6-i-Pr2C6H3), has been employed to synthesize diorganophosphido- and bis(trimethylsilyl)phosphidocalcium derivatives. Reaction with two equivalents of P...
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December 25, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Merry Christmas All! The big man just delivered my gift:
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Some lovely calcium and phosphorus chemistry in here (even if I am a bit biased) @pubs.acs.org
@bathchem.bsky.social
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
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Some lovely calcium and phosphorus chemistry in here (even if I am a bit biased) @pubs.acs.org
@bathchem.bsky.social
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
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Early Christmas present now out in @angewandtechemie.bsky.social !
Another fun collaboration between the Hill & McMullin groups ( @clairemcmullin.bsky.social @moraleschem.bsky.social ) 🔥
Another fun collaboration between the Hill & McMullin groups ( @clairemcmullin.bsky.social @moraleschem.bsky.social ) 🔥
The adventures of Tin–Tin continue! 🚀
Tin—Tin π bonding enables alkali-metal reduction in our new HOT 🔥 article in @angewandtechemie.bsky.social with the dream team @kylegpearce.bsky.social, @clairemcmullin.bsky.social, Louis, Emma R., and big Mike.
Wrapping year up nicely!
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Tin—Tin π bonding enables alkali-metal reduction in our new HOT 🔥 article in @angewandtechemie.bsky.social with the dream team @kylegpearce.bsky.social, @clairemcmullin.bsky.social, Louis, Emma R., and big Mike.
Wrapping year up nicely!
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Tin—Tin π Bonding as a Conduit for Alkali‐Metal Reduction
Reactions of the doubly reduced distannynes, [Ar′SnSnAr′M2], (Ar′ = C6H3-2,6-Dipp; M ═ ′Li, Na, K), with the successively heavier alkali metals (M) result in reduction of M, which is proposed to occu...
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December 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Early Christmas present now out in @angewandtechemie.bsky.social !
Another fun collaboration between the Hill & McMullin groups ( @clairemcmullin.bsky.social @moraleschem.bsky.social ) 🔥
Another fun collaboration between the Hill & McMullin groups ( @clairemcmullin.bsky.social @moraleschem.bsky.social ) 🔥
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💫 Open PhD position in synthetic lanthanide and actinide chemistry, with a focus on switchable materials, at DTU Chemistry! 🇩🇰 🧪
🔗 Learn more and apply here: efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
⏰ Deadline: November 30
Check out our recent work here: www.kasperpedersen.org
🔗 Learn more and apply here: efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
⏰ Deadline: November 30
Check out our recent work here: www.kasperpedersen.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:04 AM
💫 Open PhD position in synthetic lanthanide and actinide chemistry, with a focus on switchable materials, at DTU Chemistry! 🇩🇰 🧪
🔗 Learn more and apply here: efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
⏰ Deadline: November 30
Check out our recent work here: www.kasperpedersen.org
🔗 Learn more and apply here: efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
⏰ Deadline: November 30
Check out our recent work here: www.kasperpedersen.org
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We have Postdoc position open in my lab for SMOM. Please see this post on LinkedIn for full details.
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Research Associate in Organometallic Chemistry | Andrew Weller
We are hiring a Postdoc! If you have PhD/PDRA experience in air sensitive, platinum group metal organometallics, are interested in using this expertise in single-crystal SMOM synthesis and reactivity,...
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October 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We have Postdoc position open in my lab for SMOM. Please see this post on LinkedIn for full details.
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TIRE CHANGE: First Mg(I) complex with a Cp* ligand enables facile ligand exchange. Reaction with RONa gives (BDI)Mg-MgOR and Cp*Na. This paves the way for syntheses of many new asymmetric Mg(I) complexes. @angew_chem onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
October 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
TIRE CHANGE: First Mg(I) complex with a Cp* ligand enables facile ligand exchange. Reaction with RONa gives (BDI)Mg-MgOR and Cp*Na. This paves the way for syntheses of many new asymmetric Mg(I) complexes. @angew_chem onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
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Great cooperation with @KretschmerLab.bsky.social who took the lead. Happy to see that old work from my time in Essen is now published! t.co/gvpPNdCk3i
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October 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Great cooperation with @KretschmerLab.bsky.social who took the lead. Happy to see that old work from my time in Essen is now published! t.co/gvpPNdCk3i
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REDOX-REACTIVITY of Yb and Sm inverse sandwich benzene complexes. An interesting observation is that, depending on substrate, benzene(4-) can reduce Sm(III) to Sm(II). doi.org/10.1002/chem...
October 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
REDOX-REACTIVITY of Yb and Sm inverse sandwich benzene complexes. An interesting observation is that, depending on substrate, benzene(4-) can reduce Sm(III) to Sm(II). doi.org/10.1002/chem...
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CAPTURING CHALCOGENIDES: A soluble Mg(0) metal crown complex reduces and captures chalcogenes. Large anions Se(2-) and Te(2-) need ring enlargement. Highlight: a first molecular s-block metal telluride complex with nearly planar pentacoordinated Te(2-). shorturl.at/n4TUm
September 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
CAPTURING CHALCOGENIDES: A soluble Mg(0) metal crown complex reduces and captures chalcogenes. Large anions Se(2-) and Te(2-) need ring enlargement. Highlight: a first molecular s-block metal telluride complex with nearly planar pentacoordinated Te(2-). shorturl.at/n4TUm
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Privileged to be part of this interdisciplinary study @angewandtechemie.bsky.social that sheds light on the intriguing reactivity of #GrignardReagents in #DeepEutecticSolvents #DES #openaccess
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September 2, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Privileged to be part of this interdisciplinary study @angewandtechemie.bsky.social that sheds light on the intriguing reactivity of #GrignardReagents in #DeepEutecticSolvents #DES #openaccess
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P4 REDUCTION generally results in multi-nuclear Zintl anions: P8(2-), P4(2-) or P7(3-). Reaction with a soluble Mg(0) complex gave full reduction to P(3-). Latter anion serves as a triple base, a three-fold nucleophile or 3e-reducing agent. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.10
September 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
P4 REDUCTION generally results in multi-nuclear Zintl anions: P8(2-), P4(2-) or P7(3-). Reaction with a soluble Mg(0) complex gave full reduction to P(3-). Latter anion serves as a triple base, a three-fold nucleophile or 3e-reducing agent. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.10
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Excited to see this work published today in @jacs.acspublications.org , fun chemistry and a real group effort here by @clairemcmullin.bsky.social , @moraleschem.bsky.social , Mary and big Mike! (@bathchem.bsky.social)
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Arene Activation by Calcium Hydride/Zinc Amide Equilibration
The β-diketiminato calcium hydride, [(BDI)CaH]2 (BDI = HC{(Me)CNDipp}2, where Dipp = 2,6-i-Pr2C6H3), reacts with [Zn{N(SiMe3)2}2] and [Zn(TMP)2] (TMP = 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidide) to provide labile...
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August 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Excited to see this work published today in @jacs.acspublications.org , fun chemistry and a real group effort here by @clairemcmullin.bsky.social , @moraleschem.bsky.social , Mary and big Mike! (@bathchem.bsky.social)
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A Ca(I) synthon with bridging N2 is key to the synthesis of homometallic Ca peroxide and oxide complexes. In solution, the Ca oxide complex decomposes even at -80 C. It can only be prepared in the solid state. @ChemCommun @RoySocChem shorturl.at/AUoWM
July 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A Ca(I) synthon with bridging N2 is key to the synthesis of homometallic Ca peroxide and oxide complexes. In solution, the Ca oxide complex decomposes even at -80 C. It can only be prepared in the solid state. @ChemCommun @RoySocChem shorturl.at/AUoWM
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A LOT OF MONEY FOR CHEAP METALS: Happy that our group has been awarded an ERC-ADVANCED GRANT extending our unique chemistry on main group M(0) chemistry. We thank the many reviewers that trust us continuing to do COOL (OR HOT?) CHEMISTRY. We won’t disappoint you! @FAU #ERCAdG
June 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A LOT OF MONEY FOR CHEAP METALS: Happy that our group has been awarded an ERC-ADVANCED GRANT extending our unique chemistry on main group M(0) chemistry. We thank the many reviewers that trust us continuing to do COOL (OR HOT?) CHEMISTRY. We won’t disappoint you! @FAU #ERCAdG
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249Bk (t1/2 ~330 days) is a beta blasting bully, but sometimes things work out #fblockrocks #bkallday @teasactinides.bsky.social pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Effects of the Inverse Trans-Influence in a Berkelium(III) Phosphine Oxide Complex
An example of a 249Bk3+ phosphine oxide complex has been prepared to examine and quantify the effects of the inverse trans-influence (ITI) on a late actinide complex. This has been accomplished through a comparison of cis and trans Bk-ligand bonds in the meridional berkelium(III) complex, BkBr3(OPCy3)3 (OPCy3 = tricyclohexylphosphine oxide). A detailed bond metric analysis was completed that includes the shortest published distance for a Bk3+–O bond, attributed to the smaller coordination number of Bk3+ of six in mer-BkBr3(OPCy3)3. ITI calculations of the trans Bk3+–O bond provide an ITI value (98.5(2)%) comparable to that of mer-AmBr3(OPCy3)3 (98.2(2)%) and indicate a small 5f orbital contribution to bonding. This effect is discussed in the context of the isomorphous lanthanide(III) series where the ITI is calculated to be higher for mer-BkBr3(OPCy3)3 than in most Ln3+ analogues.
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June 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
249Bk (t1/2 ~330 days) is a beta blasting bully, but sometimes things work out #fblockrocks #bkallday @teasactinides.bsky.social pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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OPEN SINGLET DIRADICALOID as intermediate in the Ca-mediated reductive coupling of isocyanide finally resulting in a deltate complex. A unique mechanism in group 2 metal mediated reductive C-C coupling @ChemicalScience pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
June 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
OPEN SINGLET DIRADICALOID as intermediate in the Ca-mediated reductive coupling of isocyanide finally resulting in a deltate complex. A unique mechanism in group 2 metal mediated reductive C-C coupling @ChemicalScience pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
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Very honoured to be invited to give a research seminar @unswchemistry.bsky.social, thanks again to Sam Furfari for organising #ChemSky
June 2, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Very honoured to be invited to give a research seminar @unswchemistry.bsky.social, thanks again to Sam Furfari for organising #ChemSky
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LOW-VALENT Si, Ge, Sn, Pb: HOW LOW CAN WE GO???
Hydrocarbon-soluble Mg(0) reduces Si all the way to Si(4-). Unfortunately not stable and decomposing to the HSi(3-) anion. However, Sn(4-) is stable and functions as 4-fold Nu or 8e reducing agent. Preprint: shorturl.at/4mH0O
Hydrocarbon-soluble Mg(0) reduces Si all the way to Si(4-). Unfortunately not stable and decomposing to the HSi(3-) anion. However, Sn(4-) is stable and functions as 4-fold Nu or 8e reducing agent. Preprint: shorturl.at/4mH0O
May 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
LOW-VALENT Si, Ge, Sn, Pb: HOW LOW CAN WE GO???
Hydrocarbon-soluble Mg(0) reduces Si all the way to Si(4-). Unfortunately not stable and decomposing to the HSi(3-) anion. However, Sn(4-) is stable and functions as 4-fold Nu or 8e reducing agent. Preprint: shorturl.at/4mH0O
Hydrocarbon-soluble Mg(0) reduces Si all the way to Si(4-). Unfortunately not stable and decomposing to the HSi(3-) anion. However, Sn(4-) is stable and functions as 4-fold Nu or 8e reducing agent. Preprint: shorturl.at/4mH0O
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Check out Zejie’s paper about the crystallographic examination of a metalla-Wolff rearrangement.
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In Crystallo Wolff Rearrangement of a Metalated Diazoester: Structural Confirmation of the Singlet Carbene Wolff-Intermediate
The Wolff rearrangement (WR) is widely used for the synthesis of ketenes from diazoketones and -esters. Stepwise WR reactions are proposed to proceed through transient carbonylcarbene (R–C–C(O)–R′) in...
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May 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Check out Zejie’s paper about the crystallographic examination of a metalla-Wolff rearrangement.
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Happy Friday! Chuffed to see this work out in @rscmechanochem.rsc.org. Very thankful for all of the hard work put in for this paper, especially by Laura who helped to kickstart this mechanochemical venture.
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Mechanochemically Micronised Na/NaCl; a Superfine Reductant
A free-flowing, homogeneous and non-pyrophoric powder of Na/NaCl is prepared via planetary ball-milling. The mechanochemically micronised Na/NaCl serves as a highly activated source of sodium and was ...
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May 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Happy Friday! Chuffed to see this work out in @rscmechanochem.rsc.org. Very thankful for all of the hard work put in for this paper, especially by Laura who helped to kickstart this mechanochemical venture.
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Just out in @daltontrans.rsc.org: Alkylzinc-Mediated Transmetallation of a Calcium Hydride. An extension of our approach to access [LCaMe]2 - facilitating access to organocalcium dimers with differentiated functionalities.
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Alkylzinc-Mediated Transmetallation of a Calcium Hydride
The dimeric β-diketiminato calcium hydride, [(BDI)CaH]2 (BDI = HC{(Me)CNDipp}2; Dipp = 2,6-i-Pr2C6H3), reacts with dialkylzinc reagents in a 1:2 ratio through sequential dialkyl(hydrido)zincate format...
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May 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Just out in @daltontrans.rsc.org: Alkylzinc-Mediated Transmetallation of a Calcium Hydride. An extension of our approach to access [LCaMe]2 - facilitating access to organocalcium dimers with differentiated functionalities.
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