Research Initiatives
The increasing reliance on fossil fuels continues to accelerate environmental and climate challenges, even as global energy demands rise. At the Hybrid Catalysts Lab, we aim to contribute to a sustainable energy future by developing catalysts that convert electrical and solar energy into chemical bond energy.
Our research focuses on: 1. Bioinspired complexes – Designing and synthesizing metal complexes that emulate enzymatic reactivity. 2. Transition metal catalysis – Engineering transition metal complexes for key energy conversion processes. 3. Electro- and Photocatalysis – Advancing electrocatalysts and light-responsive materials for efficient energy storage and conversion.
Inspired by the active sites of metalloenzymes, our research focuses on synthesizing model compounds to investigate their reactivity with small molecules and ions. By understanding enzymatic structures, we aim to develop efficient energy conversion processes.
We design and develop advanced electrode materials to enhance catalytic efficiency and optimize energy conversion processes.