Modified transition metal catalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Birmingham
Department Name: Chemical Engineering
Abstract
Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs, eg MoS2, WS2) have been the subject of intense research in recent years as low-cost catalysts for H2/O2 evolution. The chemistry of the catalytically active sites is currently becoming more understood, and this project seeks to build on these recent advances through:
(i) maximising edge sites through controlled TMD electrodeposition forming porous structures, (ii) modifying the catalytic sites through metal doping, (iii) optimising the stability of active sites.
Deliverables:
-Fabrication of range of layered TM compounds via different methods, with physical characterisation followed by electrochemical characterisation as catalysts for HER/ORR and other relevant reactions, and quantitative evaluation of mechanistic details
(i) maximising edge sites through controlled TMD electrodeposition forming porous structures, (ii) modifying the catalytic sites through metal doping, (iii) optimising the stability of active sites.
Deliverables:
-Fabrication of range of layered TM compounds via different methods, with physical characterisation followed by electrochemical characterisation as catalysts for HER/ORR and other relevant reactions, and quantitative evaluation of mechanistic details
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Neil Rees (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Joseph Parkinson (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/S023909/1 | 01/04/2019 | 30/09/2031 | |||
| 2890491 | Studentship | EP/S023909/1 | 01/10/2023 | 30/09/2027 | Joseph Parkinson |