This project involves the development of novel cooperative, preferably bimetallic, transition metal-based aqueous electrochemical catalyst systems that can convert CO2 to C1+ products such as ethylene, ethanol, propanol, etc. As an example, however not limited to, the reaction sequence could involve a step wherein CO2 is initially converted to CO which then is converted to a C1+ product in a subsequent step. Ideally, the proposed reaction sequence should aspire to surpass the thermodynamic equilibrium limitation. The ideal candidate will have experience in organic and organometallic synthesis including in standard characterization techniques associated with such research. Experience in electrochemical reactions and characterization will be a plus.

References:

Nitopi, S. et al. Chem. Rev. 2019, 119, 7610-7672.

Kim, D-Y. et al. JACS, 2022, 144, 14140-14149

Woldu, A.R. et al. Coord. Chem. Rev. 2022, 454, 214340

CO2; bimetallic; cooperative; electrochemical; C1+; products; thermodynamic; equilibrium; ethylene; ethanol

citizenship

Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents

level

Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Additional Benefits

relocation

Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.

health insurance

A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.