Parker Keller ’24
Synthesis and characterization of d-block metal complexes containing redox-active ligands
Parker Keller ’24, Chemistry major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Maria Carroll, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Poster Presentation: Wednesday, April 24, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
The research I am currently conducting in Dr. Maria Carroll’s lab is focused on green chemistry and catalysis. I work to synthesize and test transition metal complexes catalytic capabilities in reducing CO2 and H2 into renewable green fuels. These reactions have been proven to work with rare earth metals, however, these metals are expensive and not abundant. The complexes that I synthesize all include a first row d-block transition metal center, these metals are much more abundant and cheaper. Objectively we are working to reduce carbon emissions and find an efficient way to catalyze these green chemical reactions in an obtainable and cost efficient manner.
