Gregory Piepel
Using Hydrogenase Enzymes to Guide Creating Fast and Efficient Molecular Electrocatalysts
In an invited review article in the MRS Bulletin, scientists from the Center for Molecular Electrocatalysis discuss the role and need to control proton movement in potential solar devices.
Catalysis Science, Scientists Featured on PBS Interstitial Video
Scientists at PNNL discuss options for storing solar, wind, and other intermittent power supplies as part of a new video featured on the Public Broadcasting System
An Assessment of Theoretical Methods for Homogeneous Nickel Catalysts for H2 Oxidation and Production
PNNL researchers have benchmarked a number of commonly used density functional theory (DFT) and electron-correlated molecular orbital theories in their ability to describe the free energy profile for H2 oxidation/evolution
A Fast Electrocatalyst for Oxidation of Hydrogen
New results reported in Chemical Communications describe the synthesis, structure, and catalytic reactivity of a nickel complex that is the fastest molecular electrocatalyst for oxidation of hydrogen.
Kicking the Precious Metal Habit
A new book edited by PNNL's Dr. Morris Bullock summarizes the progress and challenges of designing catalysts from less expensive, more abundant metals.