Development of Catalytic Strategies
Prof. R. Martín’s research group develops catalytic methods to capture CO2 and use it to synthesize carboxylic acids. Carboxylic acids are a prevalent motif in many pharmaceutical drugs.
CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol
Dr. A. Urakawa’s research group has developed a productive process for the synthesis of methanol (an excellent fuel and a key starting material) via continuous catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 under high-pressure conditions.
CO2 Based Catalysis and Chemistry
Prof. A. Kleij’s research group uses CO2 as a building block to synthesize value-added chemicals such as organic carbonates. They develop catalytic methods to improve CO2 reactivity.
Artificial Photosynthesis
Prof. A. Llobet’s research group focuses on artificial photosynthesis. They work in the development of light harvesting molecules, proton reduction catalysts and water oxidation catalysts.
