Research

The Hamann Lab studies electrochemistry, catalysis, ammonia chemistry, and solar energy conversion. Our research combines synthesis, electrochemical methods, spectroscopy, and quantitative analysis to understand and control chemical reactivity.

Eurefstics

We are developing the chemistry to enable room temperature, ambient pressure liquid-phase ammonia, which we call "Eurefstics", for ammonia storage and as electrolytes for energy conversion systems.

Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Conversion

We devise, synthesize, and investigate the mechanisms of transition metal catalysts for the electrochemical oxidation of ammonia and related reactions to realize the nitrogen energy economy.

Solar Energy Conversion

We develope and investigate molecular systems to control charge transfer reactions of transition metal photosensitizers and redox couples for renewable energy conversion systems.