What are the future directions of Gaunt's research?
Looking forward, Gaunt's research is likely to continue focusing on the development of new catalytic methods and the understanding of their mechanisms. One promising area is the exploration of photocatalysis and electrocatalysis, which offer new ways to drive chemical transformations using light or electricity, respectively. These methods have the potential to further enhance the efficiency and sustainability of catalytic processes. Additionally, Gaunt's group is likely to continue its work on the development of catalysts for the selective functionalization of challenging substrates, which remains a significant challenge in organic synthesis.
