Jones Research Group
@Jones_Research
The Jones group carries out research into low oxidation state main group chemistry at Monash University
Steric Control in Low-Valent Mn Diamide Complexes: Contrasting Magnesium and Manganese in N2 and Benzene Activation | Journal of the American Chemical Society @HumboldtUni pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja…
Siad's work (@SiadWolff) on bulky di-Mn(I), and Mn-N2 bonded compounds, which closely mirrors our prior Mg chemistry, has now been accepted @J_A_C_S. Part of a nice collab with project leader @ChristianLimb19. #ozchem @ChemistryMonash @AFOSR @HumboldtChem tinyurl.com/yup6w9bk

Congrats to Yixiao, who was provisionally awarded her PhD degree today, subject to conferment. She has moved to a job in chemical industry in China. We wish her the best of luck. #ozchem @ChemistryMonash

Corrected proofs for this one are now online
Matt's (@EvansInorganic) latest paper on easy routes to unsymmetrical bis(anilido)xanthenes, and Mg complexes thereof, has been accepted @ChemComm. Hopefully useful for the "NON" crew. tinyurl.com/47v83tzt. #ozchem @ChemistryMonash
If our paper is TLDR, this might help. Even better with VR goggles
Happy to share that our paper entitled "Neutral P4 coordination and reduction at alkaline earth metal centers" is now online in @Chem_CP! Here is a short animated video to accompany this work 🧪💎 @Jones_Research @ChemistryMonash #SciComm #blender tinyurl.com/23vbtuju
Online now: Neutral P4 coordination and reduction at alkaline earth metal centers dlvr.it/TLjsJl
Matt (@EvansInorganic) and co's work on the first main group metal-P4 complexes, redn of P4 to [P4]2- with a Mg-N2 complex, and hydrolysis of [P4]2- to PH3, has been accepted @Chem_CP. tinyurl.com/bdewbze2 Free access: tinyurl.com/23vbtuju #ozchem @Monash_Science
![Jones_Research's tweet image. Matt (@EvansInorganic) and co's work on the first main group metal-P4 complexes, redn of P4 to [P4]2- with a Mg-N2 complex, and hydrolysis of [P4]2- to PH3, has been accepted @Chem_CP. tinyurl.com/bdewbze2 Free access: tinyurl.com/23vbtuju
#ozchem @Monash_Science](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gu9u5llb0AMazop.jpg)
Matt's (@EvansInorganic) latest paper on easy routes to unsymmetrical bis(anilido)xanthenes, and Mg complexes thereof, has been accepted @ChemComm. Hopefully useful for the "NON" crew. tinyurl.com/47v83tzt. #ozchem @ChemistryMonash

Had a great time at OZOM15/OZRE2025 in Brisbane! Gave my first talk on work from my Bachelor thesis and internship in the Krossing group. Still buzzing from the science & people! If you are interested, here is some of my work 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/anie.2… 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/chem.2…
Congrats to Jones Group members, Dat and Corinna, both of whom have won oral presentation prizes at OZOM15 conference @UQ_SCMB Brisbane. #ozchem @ChemistryMonash


Congrats Sjoerd!
A LOT OF MONEY FOR CHEAP METALS: Happy that our group has been awarded an ERC-ADVANCED GRANT extending our unique chemistry on main group M(0) chemistry. We thank the many reviewers that trust us continuing COOL (OR HOT?) CHEMISTRY. We won’t disappoint you! @FAU #ERCAdG
If you are eligible and the interested in applying (NPDF) for this round, email me ([email protected])
📢 #ANRFIndia Invites Applications for National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF)! Shape your research journey with support from @ANRFIndia 🗓️Application Period: 1 June 2025 – 30 June 2025 🔗For more, visit: anrfonline.in/ANRF/npdf #researchgrant #NPDF
The synthesis and characterization of two-coordinate beryllium complexes with unprecedented Be–N and Be–O triple bonds are reported in @J_A_C_S. CSD Entry WUYMIQ demonstrates the first s-block metal–oxygen multiple bond. 🔗 ccdc-info.com/4iYfbVX #FeaturedStructureFriday
K and Sr join forces in N2 reduction: We describe the looooong road to Sr-N2 complexes. So reactive!!! Converts Teflon within minutes in a soluble form of K+F- @AngewChem doi.org/10.1002/anie.2…
Monomeric Two-coordinate Beryllium Imido and Boryloxide Complexes Featuring Be–N and Be–O Triple Bonds | Journal of the American Chemical Society @MonashUni pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja…
Christoph's paper on an exptal and computational study of the 1st cmpds with Be-N and Be-O triple bond character is now out in @J_A_C_S. Great (and essential) 1st collab. outing with @DavidJDWilson @LIMSLTU. #ozchem @AvHStiftung @AFOSR @ChemistryMonash tinyurl.com/7hmzzzcz

CO2 REDUCTION WITH LOW-VALENT CALCIUM: Ca-N2 complexes react like synthons for low-valent Ca(I). We discuss first intermediates and products in CO2, CS2 and RN=C=NR reduction. @ChemistryEur Details on BlueSky tinyurl.com/3vjx83tv
Siad's work (@SiadWolff) on dimanganese(I), and Mn-N2 bonded compounds, which closely mirrors our prior Mg chemistry, has appeared as a preprint @ChemRxiv. Part of a nice collab with project leader @ChristianLimb19 tinyurl.com/2ds3es5p #ozchem @ChemistryMonash @HumboldtChem
