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Research

Research in the Lichtenberg group is focused on main group metal complexes. We want to generate novel bonding motifs and exploit their unusual reactivity towards catalytic applications.

We have a special interest in cationic species, radicals, and biradicals of bismuth and in compounds with redox-active ligands. Fields of application include C–H-bond-activation, dehydrocoupling, and small molecule activaiton.

Current Fields of Research in the Lichtenberg Group:

Cationic species
Why can the cationization of bismuth complexes fundamentally change their reactivity? Learn more about our research on cationic species!

Radicals
How can bismuth radicals be generated and exploited for synthesis and catalysis? Get more information about our research project on bismuth radicals and their reactivity!

Redox-active ligands and electron transfer
How can electron transfer events at main group metal complexes be controlled and realized in a reversible fashion? Find more details about our work on redox-active ligands and one-electron-transfer (with a focus on the main group element bismuth)!