Materials and Devices for
Sustainable Energy and Chemical Conversion
Sustainable Energy and Chemical Conversion
Our research focuses on the rational design of advanced electrocatalysts for sustainable energy and chemical conversion. By controlling atomic-scale structure, composition, defects, interfaces, and electronic properties, we aim to enhance catalytic activity, selectivity, and durability in key electrochemical reactions. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding structure–activity relationships and developing catalyst design principles that can be applied to hydrogen production, fuel cells, and value-added electrochemical synthesis.
We develop electrochemical energy conversion devices, including fuel cells and electrolyzers, for efficient hydrogen production and utilization. Our work covers catalyst layer engineering, membrane–electrode assembly design, and performance optimization under practical operating conditions. By integrating highly active electrocatalysts with well-designed device architectures, we seek to bridge the gap between fundamental catalyst research and scalable electrochemical technologies.
We develop electrochemical energy conversion devices, including fuel cells and electrolyzers, for efficient hydrogen production and utilization. Our work covers catalyst layer engineering, membrane–electrode assembly design, and performance optimization under practical operating conditions. By integrating highly active electrocatalysts with well-designed device architectures, we seek to bridge the gap between fundamental catalyst research and scalable electrochemical technologies.
Our research explores electrochemical strategies for converting waste plastics into valuable chemicals and fuels. Instead of treating plastic waste only as an environmental burden, we aim to use it as a carbon resource for producing platform chemicals through selective electrochemical oxidation, reduction, and coupled conversion pathways. This approach contributes to sustainable carbon recycling while reducing the energy and environmental costs associated with conventional plastic waste treatment.