Electrochemistry of Molecules and Materials
Electrochemistry examines how electrons and ions transfer between species and through space, and how that transfer is coupled to chemical change. For materials such as catalysts or semiconductors, the electron transfer occurs at surfaces and interfaces, where transfer is tied to ion transport, structural changes, and inherent chemistry. Understanding both scales lets us design better catalysts and understand the fundamentals of electron/ion transfer.
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A look at the equipment and experiments behind our work
Our Goals:
–Understand the fundamentals. Electron transfer is inherent to most chemical processes, whether catalysis, synthesis, or analysis. We hope to learn how to explore electrochemical space more effectively, at faster speeds and smaller scales, to reveal fundamental electrochemical information.
–Connect electron transfer to ion transport at interfaces. Reveal how charge transfer, ion movement, and structural change are coupled at electrode and catalyst surfaces, and how that coupling controls efficiency and stability.
–Design molecules and materials for energy applications. Use these insights to develop better electrocatalysts and charge-transporting compounds, often at the nanoscale.
Relevant Recent Publications:
A selection of our latest papers on molecules and materials, updated automatically from our full publication list.