The investigation of hydrothermal oxidation–reduction reactions has yielding many interesting structures with a variety of applications. These redox reactions often proceed via convoluted mechanisms. The reactions studied here involve the use of a redox active actinide cation with a redox active ligand. Here we will explore the in-situ hydrothermal redox chemistry of the f-elements through the single crystalline products obtained; when followed carefully, these products help to yield valuable insights into these unique processes. Furthermore, we will show how this work out of the Albrecht-Schmitt lab has developed into undergraduate research projects focusing on the formation of new lanthanide compounds via hydrothermal in-situ ligand redox reactions.

Exploring in-situ hydrothermal redox chemistry with the f-elements

2019 Spring National Meeting

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