@S_Docherty
 Manhattan, NY
Joined January 2011
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This was a lot of fun! A nice example of how an equation can be used to tackle a long-standing problem in chemistry.
Copéret Group / @coperetgroup.bsky.social@CoperetGroup5 May 2025
In this work we show how solid-state deuterium NMR can be used to gauge metal-hydride distances in molecular and surface sites, where neutron diffraction techniques are challenging! You find our work in @J_A_C_S pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…

2H Quadrupolar Coupling Constant: A Spectroscopic Ruler for Transition Metal–Hydride Bond Distances...

Abstract. Transition metal hydrides (TMHs) find numerous applications across fields from catalysis to H2 storage. Yet, determining the structure of TMHs ca

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Molten Metal Synthesis of Nanographenes

Abstract. This manuscript describes a simple and effective method to cyclodehydrogenate arenes using liquid alkali metals. Direct reaction between molten p

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Organic transformations performed on/in molten potassium. Cool, right? Our recent work published in @J_A_C_S.
J. Am. Chem. Soc.@J_A_C_S25 Dec 2024
Molten Metal Synthesis of Nanographenes | Journal of the American Chemical Society @Columbia @ChemColumbia #Molten #Metal #Nanographenes pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…

Molten Metal Synthesis of Nanographenes

Abstract. This manuscript describes a simple and effective method to cyclodehydrogenate arenes using liquid alkali metals. Direct reaction between molten p

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Congratulations to Dr. Scott Docherty, who was awarded the ETH Medal for Outstanding doctoral theses!! Well done, Scott.
Copéret Group / @coperetgroup.bsky.social@CoperetGroup8 Jun 2023
Congratulations to Scott for the successful defense of his PhD. We wish you all the best for the next adventure in UK 2.0🇺🇸! Thanks to the PhD committee for the great scientific discussions.🍾
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Origin of Reactivity Trends of an Elusive Metathesis Intermediate from NMR Chemical Shift Analysis of Surrogate Analogues | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ETH_en @ETH_DCHAB @CoperetGroup #Metathesis #Reactivity #NMR #Analogues @nmr900 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…

Origin of Reactivity Trends of an Elusive Metathesis Intermediate from NMR Chemical Shift Analysis...

Abstract. Olefin metathesis has become an efficient tool in synthetic organic chemistry to build carbon–carbon bonds, thanks to the development of Grubbs-

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Delighted to see this online. Unique surrogates help uncover the chemistry of #metathesis intermediates. Very humbling to work with super talented people: @S_Docherty, @z_berkson, Alex, Michael, @CoperetGroup, and especially with @KakiuchiYuya. Vielen Dank @snsf_ch for funding.
J. Am. Chem. Soc.@J_A_C_S10 Jul 2024
Origin of Reactivity Trends of an Elusive Metathesis Intermediate from NMR Chemical Shift Analysis of Surrogate Analogues | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ETH_en @ETH_DCHAB @CoperetGroup #Metathesis #Reactivity #NMR #Analogues @nmr900 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…

Origin of Reactivity Trends of an Elusive Metathesis Intermediate from NMR Chemical Shift Analysis...

Abstract. Olefin metathesis has become an efficient tool in synthetic organic chemistry to build carbon–carbon bonds, thanks to the development of Grubbs-

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Great work on non-oxidative PDH, catalysed by Rh SAC from the Ye Wang group. | Science science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…

Stable anchoring of single rhodium atoms by indium in zeolite alkane dehydrogenation catalysts

Indium anchors single rhodium atoms in a zeolite pore to form a stable alkane dehydrogenation catalyst.

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Colin, Scott et al. found a “noble” solution to get a grip of Brønsted acidity in molecules and materials using 109Ag-NMR. Check their recent work @ChemicalScience pubs.rsc.org/en/content/arti…
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The latest contribution from @CoperetGroup concentrates on identifying the local coordination environment of Ga-sites in silica-supported catalysts from solid-state NMR and probe molecule studies augmented with molecular analogs. go.acs.org/7wE

71Ga NMR Signatures of Lewis and Brønsted Acid Sites in Gallium Silicates Evidenced and Deciphered...

Abstract. Determining the structure of Ga surface sites in Ga-based materials used in catalysis is critical for understanding their reactivity. However, ob

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Geometry and Local Environment of Surface Sites in Vanadium-Based Ziegler–Natta Catalysts from 51V Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ETH @ETH_DCHAB #Surface #Vandium #ZieglerNatta @nmr900 #NMR pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…

Geometry and Local Environment of Surface Sites in Vanadium-Based Ziegler–Natta Catalysts from 51V...

Abstract. Since its emergence over 50 years ago, the structure of surface sites in Ziegler–Natta catalysts, which are responsible for a major fraction of t

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Selective Oxidation of Methane to Methanol over Au/H-MOR @ETH_en @ETH_DCHAB @CHNSci @CoperetGroup #Oxidation #Methane #Methanol #Au #MOR pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…

Selective Oxidation of Methane to Methanol over Au/H-MOR

Abstract. Selective oxidation of methane to methanol by dioxygen (O2) is an appealing route for upgrading abundant methane resource and represents one of t

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Delighted to see this work online
J. Am. Chem. Soc.@J_A_C_S16 Jun 2023
Surface Redox Dynamics in Gold–Zinc CO2 Hydrogenation Catalysts | Journal of the American Chemical Society @ETH_en @ETH_DCHAB #Redox #Dynamics #AuZn #CO2 #Hydrogenation #Catalysts pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jac…

Surface Redox Dynamics in Gold–Zinc CO2 Hydrogenation Catalysts

Abstract. Au–Zn catalysts have previously been shown to promote the hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol, but their active state is poorly understood. Here, si

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Copéret Group / @coperetgroup.bsky.social@CoperetGroup8 Jun 2023
Congratulations to Scott for the successful defense of his PhD. We wish you all the best for the next adventure in UK 2.0🇺🇸! Thanks to the PhD committee for the great scientific discussions.🍾
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Enjoyed being able to share some of our work from the past couple of years with a broader audience. Thought-provoking questions + suggestions that followed.
Copéret Group / @coperetgroup.bsky.social@CoperetGroup1 Dec 2022
Congratulations to Moritz, Scott and Seraphine on their PhD Public presentations. It was great to discover the amazing chemistry of Supported single-molecule magnets, reducible dopants in heterogeneous catalysts and reactions running at above 1000K! @ETH_DCHAB @ETH_en
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"'When a regime has been in power for too long ... you can rely on the leaders of that regime to act solely in the interests of self-preservation...' Who authored that quote?" "Was it Cicero...?" "It was you, Prime Minister."

Boris Johnson questioned at Liaison Committee

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Can’t even pretend to be surprised
Patrick Maguire@patrickkmaguire6 Jun 2022
Asked about the conduct described in the Sue Gray report, Boris Johnson told MPs: "I'd do it again."
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Last week we had our annual LAC Christmas symposium (Spring edition) featuring the Venanzi distinguished Lecturer Prof. Doug Stephan ⁦⁦@FLPchemist⁩ ! We thank all speakers (& surprise speaker ⁦@JanVermant)⁩ for sharing a glimpse into their exciting science!
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The party is over @BorisJohnson. Resign.
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I've been on the media this morning so my accent and grammar are being critiqued. I wasn't Eton educated, but growing up in Stockport I was taught integrity, honesty and decency. Doesn't mater how you say it. Boris Johnson is unfit to lead.
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EXCLUSIVE: Boris Johnson accused of personally breaking Covid laws by hosting a Christmas quiz in No10 last year - and we've got pictures 👀 mirror.co.uk/news/politics/b…

Boris Johnson pictured hosting Number 10 Xmas quiz ‘in breach of Covid laws’

Boris Johnson faces more questions over a Downing Street Christmas quiz he hosted while London was under strict Tier 2 "no mixing" restrictions - as staff knocked back Tesco booze

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