The research group scanning probe microscopy (SPM) has been established with a focus on high-resolution local structure measurements on model systems for heterogeneous catalysis. Well defined crystalline and amorphous thin oxide film systems have been developed and characterized by atomic resolution scanning probe microscopy and spectroscopy to gain insight into local structural environments for chemical reactions taking place at these surfaces.
Electrocatalytic reactions, such as water oxidation and carbon dioxide reduction, that are being pursued by the Department of Interface Science could be significantly affected by the use of these films on the surface of the catalyst. Stabilization of the catalyst from degradation and erosion is an ongoing area of interest. Furthermore, modification of metal single crystal electrodes with a two-dimensional barrier layer is proposed as a model system to address structural and chemical alterations that could occur during electrochemical reactions that might lead to changes in their activity and selectivity. Chemical and structural effects created by two-dimensional overlayers is a hot topics in this research direction.
Applying
We enthusiastically welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds for postdoc or PhD positions at any time. We encourage exceptionally qualified candidates to apply. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and interests align with our research program to heyde@fhi.mpg.de.
J.J. Navarro, M. Das, S. Tosoni, F. Landwehr, M. Heyde, G. Pacchioni, F. Glorius and B. Roldan Cuenya: Promoted Thermal Reduction of Copper Oxide Surfaces by N-Heterocyclic Carbenes. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C126 (41), 17528–17535 (2022).
J.J. Navarro, M. Das, S. Tosoni, F. Landwehr, J.P. Bruce, M. Heyde, G. Pacchioni, F. Glorius and B. Roldan Cuenya: Covalent Adsorption of N-Heterocyclic Carbenes on a Copper Oxide Surface. Journal of the American Chemical Society144 (36), 16267–16271 (2022).
J.J. Navarro, M. Das , S. Tosoni, F. Landwehr, M. Koy, M. Heyde, G. Pacchioni, F. Glorius and B. Roldan Cuenya: Growth of N-Heterocyclic Carbene Assemblies on Cu(100) and Cu(111): from Single Molecules to Magic-Number Islands. Angewandte Chemie International Edition61 (30), e202202127 (2022).
F. Scholten, K.-L.C. Nguyen, J.P. Bruce, M. Heyde and B. Roldan Cuenya: Identifying structure-selectivity correlations in the electrochemical reduction of CO2: a comparison of well-ordered atomically-clean and chemically-etched Cu single crystal surfaces. Angewandte Chemie International Edition60 (35), 19169–19175 (2021).
J.J. Navarro, S. Tosoni, J.P. Bruce, L. Chaves, M. Heyde, G. Pacchioni and B. Roldan Cuenya: The Structure of a Silica Thin Film on Oxidized Cu(111): Conservation of Honeycomb Lattice and Role of the Interlayer. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C124 (38), 20942–20949 (2020).
Heyde, M.: Resolving Complex and Functionalized Surface Structures by Scanning Probe Methods. Symposium on Next Generation Astrochemistry, Tokyo, Japan (2022)
Heyde, M.: Looking Into the Structure and Dynamics of Thin Glass Films. Seminar, Institute for Functional Matter and Quantum Technologies, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany (2019)
Heyde, M.: Looking Into the Atomic Structure of Glasses. Joint Meeting of DGG – USTV, 93rd Annual Meeting of the German Society of Glass Technology in Conjunction with the Annual Meeting of French Union for Science and Glass Technology, Nuremberg, Germany (2019)
Heyde, M.: Looking Into the Atomic Structure of Glass Films. Physikalisches Kolloquium, Institut für Physik, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany (2019)
Heyde, M.: Looking Into the Atomic Structure of Glass Films. 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Chemistry for New Frontiers, Orlando, FL, USA (2019)
Heyde, M.: Looking Into the Structure of Glass Films. FHI-JST Joint Symposium, Current Topics and Challenges for Innovative Catalysts, Berlin, Germany (2018)
