The groups in the Chemical Transformation Section perform research aimed at understanding and controlling chemical transformations at interfaces, study the reactivity of natural and synthetic systems and harness their findings to design and synthesize new materials.
This section encompasses the following research groups:
- Energy Storage and Conversion Group — The Energy Storage and Conversion Group explores the fundamental properties and processing of electrochemically and catalytically active materials, then uses these insights to develop new techniques that optimize charge flow and functionality.
- Geochemistry and Interfacial Science Group — The Geochemistry and Interfacial Science Group's research aims to predict geochemical reactivity and mechanisms occurring at mineral-water interfaces and within porous media.
- Surface Chemistry and Catalysis Group — The Surface Chemistry and Catalysis Group seeks to further our understanding of surface chemistry and catalytic reaction pathways, allowing scientists to design and synthesize new, highly selective metal, metal oxide, and supported metal catalysts.
- Chemical Dynamics Group — The Chemical Dynamics Group develops, implements, and deploys state-of-the-art spectroscopy and microscopy instruments designed to probe temporal and chemical changes in complex reactive systems and extreme environments.
