Our research focuses on advancing main-group chemistry beyond conventional oxidation states and reactivity patterns. We design and investigate low-valent and multiple bonded main-group compounds to uncover new bonding motifs and reaction pathways. A central goal is to employ these systems in small-molecule activation (e.g., H2, NH3, CO, CO2 etc.) and redox transformations that parallel or complement transition-metal chemistry.
Key Research Themes
Low-valent main-group species: Synthesis, structure, and electronic characterization.
Multiple bonding in p-block elements: Understanding reactivity and bonding dynamics.
Small-molecule activation: Exploring activation and functionalization of inert molecules.
Main-group redox and catalytic chemistry: Developing sustainable, metal-efficient transformations.
Structure–reactivity relationships: Combining spectroscopic, crystallographic, and computational approaches.