Selective Preparation of Fine Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (Selchem)
- Reference number
- A3 98:55a
- Start and end dates
- 990101-051231
- Amount granted
- 45 000 000 SEK
- Administrative organization
- KTH - Royal Institute of Technology
- Research area
- Life Science Technology
Summary
The programme concentrates on selectivity in organic reactions and separations. The main topics are organometallic catalysis, including asymmetric reactions, and new methods for separation and purification of optical antipodes – “mirror molecules”. The programme is intended to strengthen Swedish competitiveness by producing a new generation of doctors with extensive, interdisciplinary expertise in both organic chemistry and chemical engineering. The aim is to develop new, highly selective catalytic and separation methods for synthesising and isolating highly valuable substances for the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals industries. A new course package combines chiral/stereochemical studies with applied catalysis and methods for upscaling and process design. Also included is the transfer of evidence for new and improved manufacturing methods for industrial actors.