Research

The Center for Advanced Materials for Environmental Solutions

We are initially focusing on porous materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs). They have the potential to address many important climate challenges due to their sponge-like capability to capture and release high concentrations of substances. These materials have begun to be used for purposes such as purifying air and water, harvesting water from desert air, producing sustainable fuel and chemicals, and extending the shelf life of produce.

Some of the Center’s projects include:
• Developing new porous materials for methane capture, gas separations, water harvesting, and catalytic reactions
• Creating AI-driven algorithms for rapid material discovery and optimization, significantly reducing development timelines
• Advancing public engagement in climate science through partnerships with artists, educators, and community leaders

Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center

An Energy Frontier Research Center funded by the United States Department of Energy. The central research mission of CD4DC is to discover new catalysts for the decarbonization energy transition and to optimize the key catalytic reactions involved.

Publications

Journal Article·Aug 21, 2023

Challenge of Small Energy Differences in Metal–Organic Framework Reactivity

Journal of Physical Chemistry
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Journal Article·Jun 21, 2023

Comparing the reaction profiles of single iron catalytic sites in enzymes and in reticular frameworks for methane-to-methanol oxidation

Cell Reports Physical Science
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Journal Article·Apr 5, 2023

Broad Electronic Modulation of Two-Dimensional Metal–Organic Frameworks over Four Distinct Redox States

Journal of the American Chemical Society
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