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The field of organic synthesis is ever-growing, but hampered by the use of non-earth abundant, toxic and expensive metal catalysts. To counter this, there has been an increasing focus on transition metal catalysis. Bismuth is low in cost, but high in activity and selectivity, making it particularly appealing in organic synthesis for polymerisation and fine chemicals. Its environmental compatibility also allows for applications in CO2 reduction and pollutant degradation, contributing to a more sustainable future for organic chemistry.

This webinar details leading organic synthesis research coming from the lab of Dr Josep Cornellà. His group is using catalysts from the less-explored parts of the periodic table for useful chemical transformations without the need for more commonly utilised precious metals.

By watching this webinar recording, you will gain:

  • Expert insights: attain exclusive knowledge from a leading authority in bismuth catalysis and its innovative applications
  • An understanding of practical applications: discover actionable strategies for implementing bismuth catalysis in your own research and industrial processes
  • Interactive learning: engage in a live Q&A session to clarify concepts and enhance your understanding of cutting-edge synthesis techniques

This recorded webinar – broadcast on 16 October 2025 – will be of interest to all synthetic chemists in both industry and academia. Watch to gain exclusive insight into research coming from one of the world’s leading research institutions.

Josep Cornellà

Portrait of Josep Cornellà, director of sustainable catalysis at the Max-Planck Institute für Kohlenforshung

Josep Cornellà (Pep) earned his PhD in early 2012 under the supervision of professor Igor Larrosa at Queen Mary University of London, before joining professor Ruben Martin’s group at Institut Català d’Investigació Química (ICIQ), Spain, as a Marie Curie Fellow. In 2015 he received the Beatriu de Pinós Fellowship to work in professor Phil S Baran’s group at The Scripps Research Institute, US, before he joined the Max-Planck Institute für Kohlenforshung in Germany as a research group leader in 2017. In 2025 he became a director of the same institute, heading the research department on sustainable catalysis.

His work has mostly focused on developing interesting catalytic methodologies utilising non-precious metals such as nickel, iron and bismuth.

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