AP Seminar - Operando Methods for Mechanistic Studies of Energy Systems
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Date
05 Dec 2023
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Organiser
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Time
10:30 - 11:30
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Venue
FJ303, 3/F, Wing FJ, PolyU Map
Speaker
Prof. Héctor D. Abruña
Summary
This presentation will deal with the use of operando methods for mechanistic studies energy systems with emphasis on fuel cells and battery materials and technologies. The presentation will begin with a brief overview of the methods employed with emphasis on the use of X-ray based methods, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) under active potential control and confocal Raman spectroscopy. The utility of these methods will be illustrated by case studies focusing on non-precious metal electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline media, Li/S batteries and the reduction of carbon dioxide. The presentation will conclude with an assessment of future directions.
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Héctor D. Abruña
Elected Member of the National Academy of Sciences
Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Center for Alkaline Based Energy Solutions (CABES)
Energy Materials Center at Cornell (emc2) and Abruña Energy Initiative
Cornell University
Héctor Daniel Abruña is a Puerto Rican physical chemist whose work focuses on electrochemistry, molecular electronics, fuel cells, batteries, and electrocatalysis. Abruña is director of the Energy Materials Center and Emile M. Chamot professor for chemistry at Cornell University. He became a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2006, a Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2007, and a Member of the National Academy of Sciences in 2018. Abruña conducts research into battery and fuel cell systems using electrochemical techniques and X-ray microscopy and spectroscopy methods.
