The Tang lab seeks to bridge the gap between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. We carry out interdisciplinary studies to address the unsolved problems in organic synthesis, catalysis, materials, and hydrogen energy storage. Particular emphases will be placed on the development of catalysts library based on rational design, which will allow us to build molecular complexity and chirality from simple feedstocks in an efficient, scalable, and sustainable manner. In addition, we aim to employ small molecules as liquid hydrogen carriers and realize hydrogen energy storage and release cycles under mild conditions. Tang lab members addressing these challenges will be trained in the fields of organic chemistry, physical chemistry, material synthesis, and energy application.
Single-Atom Catalysis for Novel Organic Synthetic Methods
Selected publications:
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2023, 145, 4142–4149.
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2023, 62, e202314364.
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2017, 56, 16616–16620.
Homogeneous Catalysis involving Metal-Ligand Cooperated Hydrogenation/Dehydrogenation
Selected publications:
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2024, 146, 10.1021/jacs.4c00493.
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2023, 62, e202303433.
Org. Chem. Front. 2022, 9, 4554–4560.
J. Catal. 2022, 416, 170–175.
Sustainable Redox Reactions by Nanocatalysts
Selected publications:
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2024, 146, 2769-2778.
Chinese Chem. Lett. 2024, 35, 109257.
ChemSusChem 2022, 15, e202201522.