Maurits de Roo

Maurits de Roo is a Researcher at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Molecular Inorganic Chemistry group under Prof. W.R. Browne. His work focuses on combining electrochemistry and spectroscopy to investigate oxidation reactions, particularly involving hydrogen peroxide and manganese/iron catalysts.

Research trends in his publications highlight the development of spectro-electrochemical methods to study redox processes in catalytic systems. Notable work includes the analysis of Fe(IV)=O intermediates, H2O2 dual roles as oxidant/substrate, and manganese-catalyzed epoxidation of polymers. His collaborations span computational chemistry, biomimetic reactions, and sustainable laboratory practices.

He contributes to projects like the Guidebook for Sustainability in Laboratories, emphasizing green chemistry protocols. Contact: maurits.de.roo@rug.nl, +31 50 363 4235, based at Nijenborgh 3, Groningen.