Facilities and Research Descriptions
In-Lab facilities
Vapor Deposition System
Reactors and GC
Temp. Programmed Desorption
X-Ray Diffractometer
Temp. Programmed Oxidation/Reduction
Probe Stations / Reactors
Infrared and Raman Spec
BET Surface Area
Metal Chemisorption
Scanning Electron Microscope
Engineering Interfaces: Stable and Active Material
Engineering Interfaces | Atomic Layer Deposition | Catalysis | Energy Storage
Engineering interfaces at the nanometer scale allows for improved activity and stability, the two desirable goals in the chemical and energy sector and our research group. We aim to design materials using self-assembly and atom-by-atom engineering (both inspired from thin film technologies) to tailor properties (such as metal regeneration, ferroelectricity, etc.) and to enable direct influence of perturbations from electrons to active sites. The current goal is to engineer practical stable, active, and electrotuneable materials for important industrial applications. Materials of interest include perovskite films and reducible mixed oxide films supporting metal nanoparticles, alloys, single atoms, and more.
Electrotuneable Material: Tailoring Properties
Super capacitors | Electrons and Holes | Solid State
Direct electron modulation on catalytic sites allows for promotion in activity and selectivity with the possibility to utilize energy from greener sources. We aim to study the kinetic properties of different catalytic systems, to understand the effects of charge modulation, and to improve catalytic performance for important industrial applications. Other modes of perturbation will also be explored in the future. The current goal is to build a robust understanding of the effects of charge on different catalytic systems, to enable reaction engineering, and ultimately, to build a better catalytic system.
