The Manthiram Lab has moved to Caltech!
The Manthiram Lab, led by Karthish Manthiram in Caltech’s Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, creates electrically-powered catalysts that use nitrogen gas, carbon dioxide, and water as sustainable inputs for chemical synthesis. We take pride in not just the science we do, but how we do it.
CO2 as C-atom source
Carbon-negative functionalization of molecules using carbon dioxide
N2 as N-atom source
Dissociating dinitrogen molecules for chemical synthesis
H2O as O-atom source
Transferring oxygen atoms from water to organic molecules
We innovate in the development of catalysts which drive selective organic electrosynthesis – this requires deep understanding of electrochemistry, organic chemistry, and materials chemistry, from both an experimental and theoretical perspective.
Our lab is also launching new efforts on facilitating efficient electron transfers to living cells – graduate students and postdocs interested in working in this new area are encouraged to reach out to Karthish.
publications
TEAM
Members of our team deeply analyzing carbon and oxygen atoms – sadly, candlepin bowling does not provide nitrogen atoms.
NEWS
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We're thankful for our hard-working little hand-turkeys this year! 🦃🦃
Our labmates have been hard at work at Brookhaven National Labs, using X-rays to peer into electrocatalysts under catalytic conditions ☢️⚡️
Despite the long hours, they pulled thru! Excited to see what y'all learned!
Our lab mates are hard at work @advlightsource shooting X-rays at our samples.
Don't worry, they're soft X-rays; they only tingle a little!🧸☢️
Have fun, @ChenyuJ98, @EvanVMiu, and @Chenically!
I’m on the job market at @ChEnected this year! My lab will develop the concept of “electrodivergent” catalysis, where we will design electrocatalysts by taking active sites from thermocatalysis and using voltage to enhance reaction outcomes. Would love to chat more! #AIChE2023
Critical news - Our paper just got published! Dataset and code to get your own predictions is available. Check out! #Chemistry #Engineering #MachineLearning
Amazing to see how the group has grown in such a short time!
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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Karthish (PI): 626-395-3140 / karthish@caltech.edu / Spalding 225
Martha (Admin): 626-395-2423 / martha@cheme.caltech.edu / Spalding 208
Caltech | Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering