BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5d4b59560a10531363a65bb7009c3115 CATEGORIES:Colloquium CREATED:20201217T164653 SUMMARY:Professor Jillian Dempsey, UNC-Chapel Hill DESCRIPTION:
Elucidating Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer Mechanisms Underpinning the Catalytic Generation of Rene wable Fuels
The conversion of e nergy-poor feedstocks like water and carbon dioxide into energy-rich fuels involves multi-electron, multi-proton transformations. In order to develop catalysts that can mediate fuel production with optimum energy efficiency, this complex proton-electron reactivity must be carefully considered. Using a combination of electrochemical methods and time-resolved spectroscopy, w e have revealed new details of how molecular catalysts mediate the reductio n of protons to dihydrogen and the experimental parameters that dictate cat alyst kinetics and mechanism. Through these studies, we are revealing oppor tunities to promote, control and modulate the proton-coupled electron trans fer reaction pathways of catalysts.
Hosted by Pr ofessor Alan Goldman
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on, please contact Loretta Lupo @
Elucidating Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer Mechanisms Underpinning the Catalytic Generation of Renewable Fuels
The conversion of energy-poor feedstocks like water and carbon dio xide into energy-rich fuels involves multi-electron, multi-proton transform ations. In order to develop catalysts that can mediate fuel production with optimum energy efficiency, this complex proton-electron reactivity must be carefully considered. Using a combination of electrochemical methods and t ime-resolved spectroscopy, we have revealed new details of how molecular ca talysts mediate the reduction of protons to dihydrogen and the experimental parameters that dictate catalyst kinetics and mechanism. Through these stu dies, we are revealing opportunities to promote, control and modulate the p roton-coupled electron transfer reaction pathways of catalysts.
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Hosted by Professor Alan Goldman
< p>For Zoom meeting information, please contact Loretta Lupo @