Research topics

Model studies in electrocatalysis

• Size and structural effects in electrocatalysis of fuel cell-related processes and beyond
• Design and investigation of spatially ordered nanostructures
• Application of in situ FTIR spectroscopy for the investigation of adsorption and reaction at solid-liquid electrified interfaces.

Development of novel materials for electrocatalytic applications

• Novel catalytic layer architectures
• Noble and non-noble metal catalysts with optimized size and structure
• Carbon support materials with optimized morphology and surface properties
• Metal oxide supports : structuring and modification with catalytically active components

Single cell durability measurements.