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Molecular Inorganic Chemistry at UCI

We are a group that designs molecular inorganic architectures which capture the high reactivity inherent to metal-metal and metal-element bonded systems found in heterogeneous and bioinorganic catalysis.

Using an approach that incorporates synthesis, exploratory reactivity, spectroscopy, and theory, we aim to harness multi-center reactivity towards transformations of small-molecules.

By developing an atomically-resolved understanding of polymetallic systems, we will uncover new areas of reactivity that convert inert compounds into fuels.

RESEARCH

Our lab examines the fundamental properties of polynuclear (metal-metal and metal-element bonded) compounds, and how these features influence their reactivity. We use these insights to explore new transformations that are relevant to the synthesis of chemical fuels.

GROUP MEMBERS

Learn more about our group's members!

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Are you interested in joining the lab? We are looking for individuals with a passion for discovery at all levels. Send me an email if you're interested!

PUBLICATIONS

Read the latest research from our group!

CONTACT

The Handford Lab, University of California, Irvine

rexch (at) uci.edu

Phone: (929) 824-1561

Department of Chemistry

University of California, Irvine

1120 Natural Sciences II

Irvine, CA 92697-2025

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