The LCMCE Research Group at CEA Saclay
The LCMCE group gathers a group of molecular chemists who are
passionate about making and breaking bonds using organic and organometallic catalysts.
These efforts are devoted to converting oxygenated molecules (C1
molecules, waste plastics, biomass by-products, nitrogen oxides...) to useful chemicals,
along with the development of
renewable hydrides, aiming at closing the C and N cycles and fostering a circular economy.
Following a knowledge-driven approach, we synthesize novel molecular catalysts (organic and
organometallic) and investigate their modes of action through mechanistic studies. Our group
is part of the NIMBE
research unit of the IRAMIS
Institute at the CEA in Saclay (France), conveniently located 15 km south of Paris.
Research in the group is conducted in close collaboration with Dr. Pierre Thuéry (X-ray
diffraction), staff member of the LCMCE. Our research interests focus on multidisciplinary
approaches for energy and sustainability challenges.
Follow us on X (Twitter)@LCMCE_Lab