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Welcome! Our research focuses on developing novel routes to the design and synthesis of catalysts, adsorbents, and other functional materials via modification of existing surfaces with organic and organometallic molecules. Our directed syntheses exploit tools that allow the synthesis of an extremely diverse array of useful surface structures.
We then explore the benefits of atomic structuring of solid materials primarily for understanding and controlling chemical reactivity and specific adsorption.
Our general postulate is that increasing the diversity and precision of structures available for heterogeneous materials promises to increase the diversity of chemical transformations possible. Towards that end, we explore reactions for which alternative catalysts can lead to more sustainable transformations, such as oxidations without heavy metals, highly selective reactions that reduce the amount of side product that must be discarded, and novel modes for separations with higher material and energy efficiency. We also focus on chemical transformations of potential fuels and feedstock chemicals that are central to today's energy challenges.
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NEWS
February 2010
Nick, Andy, and Justin publish an article in Chemical Communications.
January 2010
Christian Canlas and Boone Thompson join the group.
August 2009
The Notestein group joins the IACT Energy Frontier Research Center.
May 2009
Pria Young receives the ISEN Cluster Fellowship, sponsored by Northwestern's Initiative for Sustainability and Energy.
April 2009
Dario Prieto receives a honorable mention from the Link Foundation Energy Fellowship Program.
March 2009
Natalia Morlanes joins the group as a post-doc.
February 2009
Dario Prieto is inducted as a Ryan Fellow.
December 2008
New Graduate Students Pria Young and Dario Prieto join the group.
July 2008
Prof. Notestein receives a Young Scientist Award at the 14th International Catalysis Congress in Seoul, Korea.
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NU undergrad interested in working in the lab? Contact Justin Notestein or stop by his office, Tech E250. Post-doc interested in hybrid organic-inorganic materials? Send your CV to Justin Notestein and inquire about potential openings. Sudents interested in graduate studies at NU should contact the department directly. |
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