Urgent Replacement of a Platform for Gaseous Chemistry and Catalysis

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The chemistry of gases is critical for catalysis, molecular synthesis, electrochemistry and environmental science. The NSERC RTI grant requests a replacement of a defunct HCube with an upgraded and modernized platform that is critical for the funded research of the 11 Principal Investigators. The requested platform is urgently needed to replace a pivotal tool in programs involving novel therapeutics, catalysts, diagnostics, electrolytes and advanced materials for CO2 capture and conversion. Atom economical and environmentally benign uses of gases is imperative for sustainable molecular synthesis, contemporary pharmaceutical production and sustainability-driven research for sequestering and applying gasses, such as N2, CO2, CO, and N2O to address global challenges of pollution, climate change and fossil fuel dependence. The requested HGenie/Phoenix platform will enable careful monitoring and manipulation of gases that has been traditionally challenging due to risks of explosion and safety concerns. The requested modern instrumentation promotes an effective means for safely performing chemistry with gaseous atmospheres under precise control of critical variables such as pressure, temperature and concentration to enable optimization of catalytic reactions and effective scale-up of sustainable synthetic processes. The Platform for Gaseous Chemistry and Catalysis is urgently needed to revolutionize our ability to perform gaseous chemistry and catalysis, train HQP and perform high-impact research in the laboratories of distinguished leaders in Canadian science.