Date of Award
Summer 1979
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Chemistry
First Advisor
Ryan, Michael D.
Second Advisor
Pollard, Bruce D.
Abstract
The enzyme nitrogenase which converts atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and other nitrogeneous [sic] cell components in microorganisms has been studied intensely in recent years. Chemical models have been reported. Molybdenum and thiols (especially cysteine) are known to be essential components of nitrogenase. This work attempts to survey chemical complexes that can catalytically reduce Mo-thiol complexes electrochemically at the dropping mercury electrode (DME). The research includes the study of Mo(VI)cysteine, Mo(VI)-thioglycerol, Mo(V)-cysteine, Eu(III)-EDTA, Eu(III)l, 2-diamino-propane-N,N,N' ,N'-tetraacetic acid, Fe(III)-EDTA, hexammine cobalt(III) chloride, tris-(ethylenediamine)-cobalt(III) chloride, and tris-(ethylenediamine)-chromium(III) sulfate.
Recommended Citation
Fonong, Tekum, "Catalytic Reduction of Molybdenum-Thiol Complexes" (1979). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 2451.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/2451