Catalysis for a Sustainable Future
The Porosoff Group develops next-generation catalysts to transform C1 and C2 resources — CO₂, CO, CH₄, C₂H₆ — into plastics, chemicals, and fuels. We combine precision synthesis, in situ characterization, Joule heating, and AI-driven discovery.
Four Frontiers of Catalytic Science
Understanding the relationships between chemical reactivity and catalyst properties — using controlled synthesis, in situ techniques, pulsed Joule heating, and AI-guided discovery.
CO₂ Hydrogenation
Converting waste CO₂ into plastics, chemicals, and fuels using earth-abundant carbide catalysts.
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Pulsed Joule Heating
Ultrafast heating to access new catalyst phases and electrify high-temperature reactions.
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AI & NLP Discovery
Using language models and Bayesian optimization to discover catalysts without costly characterization.
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Thermal Coupling
Measuring true catalyst surface temperatures in situ to optimize tandem reaction energy efficiency.
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