Acceptorless alcohol dehydrogenation in ionic liquid by homogeneous catalysis

The transformation from a polluting energy system using fossil fuels, to an environmentally benign alternative based on sustainable resources, is one of our times most important tasks. This project will contribute to reaching this goal, by developing catalytic processes that effectively extrudes hydrogen from renewable organic material, allowing for a viable implementation of a hydrogen based energy system. The grant will provide funding for two PhD students, two postdocs and a lab technician.