The research investigates electrocatalysts for different applications. It focuses on the surface chemistry and porous structure of catalytic materials, seeking to develop their atomic and electronic properties to deliver fast reaction rates with high product selectivity and catalyst durability.
The catalytic materials mainly possess a porous structure. The applications are CO2 electrochemical reduction and nitrate electrochemical reduction.
Bacterial contamination presents a significant threat to public health. This study will establish a comprehensive understanding of how surface chemistry and the porous structure of carbon materials affect their antibacterial activity. The outcome of this project will have a significant impact on the development of metal-free antibacterial materials.
A magnetic solid-phase extraction is a form of dispersive solid-phase extraction in which a magnetic sorbent is added to an aqueous sample to adsorb the target analytes. The analytes are eluted with the addition of an appropriate solvent, and the liquid phase is then collected through magnetic separation. This research focuses on studying magnetic carbon-based composites owing to their exceptional properties, such as huge surface area, extensive delocalized p-electron system, strong magnetic responsiveness, and excellent mechanical or thermal stability.