Materia has announced the
launch of a new chemistry blog called All Things Metathesis. The site was
developed by the company to establish a knowledge resource on olefin metathesis
as well as to create a setting for metathesis users to discuss the evolving
catalyst technology.
Olefin metathesis is a process in which
two carbon-carbon double bonds (olefins) come together in a chemical reaction,
forming new olefinic products in the process. Catalysts provide a pathway for
the chemical reaction to take place. The Nobel Prize-winning catalytic
technology is used to synthesize chemical compounds with fewer manufacturing
steps, while simultaneously reducing byproducts, solvents, and waste material
generation. It is widely used in the chemical, polymer and pharmaceutical
industries.
“All Things Metathesis is an outgrowth of
Materia’s commitment to educate the academic and industrial communities about
the benefits and applications of olefin metathesis,” stated Mike Giardello, Materia’s
CEO. “We’ve developed considerable expertise in this field by exclusively
focusing on the chemistry over the past eleven years. Therefore, we can provide
relevant and timely technical information, particularly in regards to metathesis’
efficient application.”
All Things Metathesis began
publishing posts in September. The site provides general information on olefin
metathesis and specific information on ruthenium-based metathesis catalysts.
Current
content topics include:
- Olefin
metathesis processes
- Best
practices when using ruthenium catalysts
- Industrial
and academic applications
- Ruthenium catalyst assessments
- Suggested
resources for additional information
“Our
hope is that All Things Metathesis will not only serve as a source of
information, but also as a point of contact for chemists to discuss
metathesis,” added Giardello. “Olefin metathesis is a powerful technology with
tremendous commercial potential. We will do whatever we can to help people be
successful in its application.”
For more information, visit
www.allthingsmetathesis.com.
