Description:
Abstract
USC researchers have developed a new family of iridium-based molecular clusters that show unique activity in capturing and converting CO2 into other forms. By using advanced techniques, including neutron and X-ray crystallography, they have mapped out the structure of these clusters. One particular complex, an Ir3H6(µ3-H) trinuclear core, demonstrates a notable capacity for reversible CO2 hydrogenation. This finding introduces a potential pathway for efficient CO2 hydrogenation, providing insights for future chemical process innovation.
Benefit
• Reversible CO2 conversion
• Applicable for environmental mitigation of greenhouse gases
Market Application
Multinuclear metal hydride complexes, particularly those containing iridium, show promise in the activation of inert molecules, with potential applications in converting carbon dioxide into useful chemicals. Despite the prevalence of mononuclear and dinuclear variants, trinuclear iridium hydride clusters remain underexplored, offering a stable and possibly more reactive alternative for catalytic transformations. Harnessing this reactivity could lead to novel CO2 hydrogenation catalysts, benefiting industries from environmental management to chemical manufacturing.
- Carbon capture technology
- Hydrogen storage
- Antibacterial agents for livestock feeds
Publications
Cherepakhin, V. et al Angew. Chem. Intl. Ed. v 64, 2025, doi.org/10.1002/anie.202501943.
Other
Stage of Development
- Proof of concept demonstrated
- Available for licensing
IP Status
Provisional patent pending