Electrocatalysis represents one of the key technologies in facilitating the energy transition, particularly in the context of electrifying pivotal processes within the chemical energy sector. The combination of renewable power sources with electrolysis allows for the clean and decentralized conversion of electrical energy into chemical energy stored, for example, in hydrogen-related bonds. [more]

I will present recent research topics my group and I have been working on at the Helmholtz- Zentrum Berlin, where we spectroscopically investigate the electronic structure of liquids and solid–liquid interfaces; in particular, metal-oxide nanoparticle–water interfaces using liquid microjets, and electrolyte–anode interfaces using micro-fluidic (photo-)electrochemical cells. [more]

Catalysis is a critical technology with significant importance for the economic and ecological future of our society, as it is central to the development of resource-efficient and sustainable processes for energy and material conversion. [more]

Heterogeneous catalysis is considered one of the key technologies in prospective energy conversion scenarios. Yield, efficiency and lifetime of heterogeneous catalysts will become of utmost importance and the demand of novel high-performance catalysts fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria will rise tremendously. To cope with the prospective high demand for these functional solids, current catalyst development approaches based on empirical optimization may become insufficient and should be replaced by knowledge-based catalyst design strategies. [more]