My research program is focused on developing molecular catalysts for energy conversion (redox) reactions. We focus on the thermochemistry of key bond-making and cleavage steps for H+ reduction to H2 and CO2 reduction to HCO2- in order to design more energy efficient catalysts. We also investigate the parameters that govern the reactivity of common catalytic intermediates in H+ and CO2 reduction pathways in order to elicit selectivity. Our recent successes in this area have led to the discovery of a new selective catalyst for CO2 reduction to HCO2- and a catalyst that reversibly catalyzes CO2 reduction and HCO2- oxidation. Reversible reactivity is characteristic of catalysis near the thermodynamic potential and has previously only been observed in the formate dehydroganse enzymes.

Selective and reversible CO2 to HCO2- electrocatalysis

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