Research
Researh Interests
Our research team focuses on (1) formulating knowledge about structure-fuction relationship of materials & catalysts, which eventually enables (2) novel materials & catalysts development. Guided by these rational designs, we ultimately aim to fabricate (3) high-performance electrochemical devices that overcome current energy storage and conversion challenges.
Our research interests encompass but are not limited to the following topics.
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) / Electrolysis Cells (SOECs)
Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells (PCFCs) / Electrolysis Cells (PCECs)
Water electrolysis & Hydrogen Production
Thermal / Electro - Catalysis
Ex-solution Catalysts
Carbon Dioxide Reduction
Electrochemistry
In situ / operando Raman Characterization
Fuel Cells & Electrolyzers
Hydrogen represents the centerpiece in sustainable future, and energy conversion through reversible fuel cells are considered as key technologies. We aim to develop high-performance energy storage and conversion devices, which enables efficient power generation and facile hydrogen production. Specifically, we are interested in solid oxide electrochemical cells as well as protonic ceramic electrochemical cells.
Catalyst Design
Catalysis has transformed humanity's life into greater prosperity, and can now be found in everyday life. Among them, suppoted catalysts represent one of the major milestones in heterogenous catalysis. The lifetime of these catalytic systems are critically dependent on stability of supprted nanoparticles. Our goal is to fabricate highly active and robust catalytic systems that enable stable operation amenable for future industrial application. Specifically, we are interested in ex-solution catalysts with enhanced thermal and chemical stability.
Advanced Characterization
Unraveling mechanisms and synthesizing structure-function relationship is considered as holy grail to the rational design of catalyts. To this end, in situ/operando characterization to probe active sites and reaction intermediates are the key. Particularly, we use advanced characterization methods, such as in situ Raman spectroscopy, to monitor the catalyst surface for better understanding of the material properties and catalytic activities.
