@Jones_Research

The Jones group carries out research into low oxidation state main group chemistry at Monash University

 Melbourne, Victoria
monash.edu/science/research-groups/chemistry/jonesgroup
Joined November 2017
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Very proud to send off two of the crew today, Dat and Jeremy, onto bigger and better things...despite the silly hats. Big futures ahead for both. #ozchem
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Nice computational mechanistic deep dive into our systematic experimental study on the cyclic reductive homologation of CO by Mg(I) complexes is just out @J_A_C_S. Pentamers are the missing link...for now! #ozchem tinyurl.com/3cmrc2y5

Mechanistic Diversity of Mg(I)-Mediated 2–6-CO Coupling Revealed through Computational Reaction...

Abstract. Reductive coupling of CO in homogeneous systems has long been used to model the Fischer–Tropsch reaction. Mg(I) complexes have enabled multiple C

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This one from Dat and Corinna has been accepted @DaltonTrans. Check it out. #ozchem @AFOSR @arc_gov_au tinyurl.com/2kpdf7jy
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Dat (@ng_tiendat) and Corinna's (@C_Czernetzki) joint study on ligand and metal specific outcomes of K reductions of flexible, extremely bulky NON-group 2 metal (inc. Be) complexes has appeared as a pre-print @ChemRxiv. tinyurl.com/y4t7srf4 #ozchem @AFOSR @arc_gov_au
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Matt’s (@EvansInorganic) joint Monash/Flinders crossover work on super-bulky [NNN]3- ligands, and Al complexes thereof, is out @ChemEurJ. It is open access, so check it out. #ozchem @AFOSR @arc_gov_au tinyurl.com/2ssv97aa
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Sophie, Joe (@josephmparr), and Dat's (@ng_tiendat) work on the R.T. defluorination of PTFE and SF6 by anionic Mg(0), Mg(I) and Mg-N2 compounds has appeared as a pre-print @ChemRxiv. #ozchem @AFOSR @arc_gov_au tinyurl.com/4as4z3v8
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Nice to see the recent resurgence in indium hydride chemistry after a ca. 20 year hiatus. #ozchem tinyurl.com/3uknevsz

Isolable ArInH2: Double Hydroindation Agent

Stable crystalline monomeric indium dihydride ArInH2 was isolated and completely characterized using effective support of the P,C,P-pincer ligand (Ar = 2,6-(tBu2PO)2C6H3). It serves as unparalleled...

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Very useful, and up to date, review on sigma-alkane complexes just out. Nice to see our recent Mg-alkane complexes included as honorary (if not "quasi-") members of this compound class. #ozchem
Shaoguang Zhang@zsgTHUJul 29
Our Review on metal–alkane σ-complexes has now published on Coordination Chemistry Reviews @ElsevierConnect . Led by second-year undergraduate Xuanye Liu as first author. Congratulations, Xuanye! sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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This paper from Joe and co has now been accepted @InorgChem. Ca-alkane complexes next? stay tuned. tinyurl.com/52zk6bbh #ozchem @arc_gov_au @AFOSR

Tetramethylsilane Coordination to Neutral, Heavier Alkaline Earth Metal Complexes

Abstract. The bulky xanthene-bridged diamido-barium complex, [(EtNONTCHP)Ba(η6-toluene)] 1-Ba (EtNONTCHP = 4,5-bis{(TCHP)N}-2,7-diethyl-9,9-dimethyl-xanthe

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Joe (@josephmparr) and co's work on using the normally inert NMR standard, TMS, as a ligand towards very Lewis acidic, neutral Ca and Sr complexes, has appeared as a pre-print @ChemRxiv. tinyurl.com/mr3sfccr. See the Mg analogue here tinyurl.com/hv7refvy. #ozchem @AFOSR
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Great to catch up with ex Jones Group member, @EvansInorganic at #RACI2026. A good week of science ahead in Perth.
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Dat (@ng_tiendat) and Corinna's (@C_Czernetzki) joint study on ligand and metal specific outcomes of K reductions of flexible, extremely bulky NON-group 2 metal (inc. Be) complexes has appeared as a pre-print @ChemRxiv. tinyurl.com/y4t7srf4 #ozchem @AFOSR @arc_gov_au
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Oriol Planas@uri_planasJul 1
Interested in the latest advances in main group metal redox catalysis?🔄 Now in @ChemEurope, covering key mechanistic concepts, recent breakthroughs, and future opportunities for sustainable catalysis. ⬇️ Check it out! ⬇️ chemistry-europe.onlinelibra…

Main Group Metals in Redox Catalysis

Main group metal redox catalysis is emerging as a credible alternative to transition metal chemistry. Elements from groups 13 to 15 now enable diverse catalytic manifolds, driven by ligand design...

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Well deserved congratulations to our very own @josephmparr who has won the prestigious RSC Dalton Emerging Researcher Prize for his PD work in the Jones Group and prior PhD work with @crimmingroup. Mg-nificent! tinyurl.com/mtycuby3 #ozchem @Monash_Science @AFOSR
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Robert J. Gilliard, Jr.@RJGilliardJun 4
We are seeking to hire a postdoctoral research associate with expertise in the on-surface synthesis of graphenic/PAH materials and polymers. Pursuits will involve the synthesis of nanographenes and graphene nanoribbons, with a focus on their optical and electronic properties.
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Magnesium induced CO homologation to give value-added products is all the rage right now. @chem_kong and co-workers have just made it catalytic! Nice work pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021… #ozchem

Catalytic CO Homologation at Magnesium

Abstract. The synthesis of C2+ molecules from C1 sources is a critical technology for a sustainable chemical economy. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a key C1 feed

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Actually, no co-workers on this single author paper
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Interesting computational take on our long term exptal study on the di-, tri-, tetra- and hexamerisation of CO using Mg(I) compoundshas appeared @ChemRxiv . Another experimental contribution on this should be out soon. #ozchem tinyurl.com/yj29jsj8

Mechanistic Diversity of Mg(I)-Mediated 2–6 CO Coupling Revealed through Computational Reaction...

Reductive coupling of CO in homogeneous systems has long been used to model the Fischer-Tropsch reaction to produce hydrocarbon fuels. Mg(I) complexes have enabled multiple CO coupling reactions;...

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Joe (@josephmparr) and co's work on using the normally inert NMR standard, TMS, as a ligand towards very Lewis acidic, neutral Ca and Sr complexes, has appeared as a pre-print @ChemRxiv. tinyurl.com/mr3sfccr. See the Mg analogue here tinyurl.com/hv7refvy. #ozchem @AFOSR
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Our recent paper @ChemicalScience has been selected as a HOT article by the editors 🔥. Nice recognition of all the work put into it by those involved. #Chem_In_Aust
Jones Research Group@Jones_ResearchApr 20
Kraken the Mg(0) code: Yixiao, Maryam and Sophie's ink-credible paper on a TCHP substituted analogue of Harders's heavily-armed Mg(0) cmpd, high yields of Mg(0)/Mg(I) clusters, and their redn of TM carbonyls, has been accepted @ChemicalScience. tinyurl.com/569xhww2 #ozchem
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Satoshi Takebayashi@TakebayashiSMay 14
Fully funded postdoc or technician position available at beautiful Okinawa 🪸🐠 Starting September, 2026 or later 🗓️ If you're interested in organometallic chemistry and catalysis, please contact me 📨 oist.jp/research/buribushi/t…
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We are definitely interested.
Oriol Planas@uri_planasMay 13
Are you interested in main group metal redox catalysis? 🚨Check out our last preprint summarising recent developments in the area! chemrxiv.org/doi/full/10.264…

Main Group Metals in Redox Catalysis | ChemRxiv

Main group metal redox catalysis is no longer a curiosity; it is a credible challenger to transition-metal chemistry. Heavy p-block elements, once dismissed as redox-inert or limited to Lewis acid...

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