Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
At the Schoefberger Lab, we are dedicated to advancing research in synthetic bio-organic chemistry, with a strong emphasis on green and sustainable chemistry. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our innovative programs and groundbreaking research.
https://www.jku.at/en/institute-of-organic-chemistry/team/schoefberger-lab/
Our primary focus areas include the design of novel catalysts for:
- Carbon dioxide activation, reduction, and conversion.
- Water oxidation reactions (WOR)
- Oxygen reduction reactions (ORR)
Additionally, we are developing cutting-edge electrolyzer cell stacks and zinc-air batteries.
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Catalyst Identity Matters: Molecular Ag(I)−BIAN Complexes Outperform Ag Nanoparticles in High-Current CO2 Electroreduction
Vala, S., Krisch, D., Offenthaler, S., Pilz, D. & Schoefberger, W., 01 Sept 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: ACS Omega. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Frontier Orbital Modulation: Unlocking the Potential of Thiol-Based Catalysts for CO2 Valorization
Kumari, N., Yari, F., Schoefberger, W. & Roy, S., 22 Jun 2026, In: ACS Applied Energy Materials. 9, 12, p. 7813-7823 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Molecularly Engineered Silver(I) Gel Catalysts for Industrial-Level CO2 Electroreduction
Offenthaler, S., Vala, S. & Schoefberger, W., 13 Jul 2026, In: Inorganic Chemistry. 65, 27, p. 15675-15684 9 p., 65.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Boron subphthalocyanine complexes for CO2 electroreduction: molecular design and catalytic insights
Yari, F., Offenthaler, S., Vala, S., Krisch, D., Scharber, M. & Schöfberger, W., 09 Oct 2025, In: Energy Advances. 4, 10, p. 1241-1250 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cryo-mechanochemical synthesis of free-base and metal A3-corroles and A4-porphyrins: A solvent-free approach
Dorniak, A. & Schöfberger, W., 01 Feb 2025, In: Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines. 29, 1-2, p. 242-249 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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MechanoCAT: Green Synthesis of Macrocyclic CO2 Conversion Catalysts
Schöfberger, W. (Researcher)
15.01.2026 → 14.01.2029
Project: Funded research › FWF - Austrian Science Fund
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Synthesis of Metal Corrole Polymers as Bifunctional Catalysts for Zinc Air Batteries
Schöfberger, W. (PI), Offenthaler, S. (Researcher), Schinagl, A. (Administration), Vala, S. (Researcher) & Mahla, S. (Researcher)
01.01.2026 → 31.12.2027
Project: Funded research › Federal / regional / local authorities
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ZEUS: Zero Emissions throUgh Sectorcoupling
Schöfberger, W. (PI)
02.10.2023 → 04.10.2027
Project: Funded research › FFG - Austrian Research Promotion Agency
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Synthesis of DNA-binding Metal-Organic Compounds for the Use as Anticancer Drugs
Häubl, M. (Researcher) & Schöfberger, W. (PI)
01.01.2008 → …
Project: Other › PhD thesis project
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e-COOL: Valorization of CO2 with Heterogenized Metal Complex Electrocatalysts to Liquid Products
Schöfberger, W. (PI)
01.09.2023 → 31.08.2025
Project: Funded research › Federal / regional / local authorities
Activities
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Low-Temperature Mechanochemical Synthesis of A3-Corroles and A4- Porphyrins
Schöfberger, W. (Speaker)
03 Jul 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › science-to-science
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2nd Austrian Symposium on CO₂ conversion technologies
Schöfberger, W. (Participant)
22 Jun 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Design and Synthesis of N-Heterocyclic Ligands for Advanced Catalysis in Smal Molecule Activation
Schöfberger, W. (Speaker)
18 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › science-to-science
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Nutzung von CO2 – vom Klimakiller zur neuen Ressource
Schöfberger, W. (Speaker)
10 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › science-to-public
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Umwandlung von CO2 in Energieträger und Ressourcen
Schöfberger, W. (Speaker)
11 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › science-to-public
Prizes
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Landespreis für innovation Upper Austria
Schöfberger, W. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize, award or honor
Press/Media
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Lösungen für Morgen - Zellulose statt Kunststoff für Lebensmittelverpackung
18.07.2026
1 Media contribution
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Lösungen für Morgen - Die Wirklichkeit des Kunststoffrecyclings
20.06.2026
1 Media contribution
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Lösungen für Morgen - Studie über Mobilitätspraktiken autofreier Haushalte
Pfaffenbach, C., Herberg, A. & Schöfberger, W.
11.04.2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media