Project Info
Synthesis and Electrochemical Evaluation of PGM-free catalysts
Svitlana Pylypenko | spylypen@mines.edu
This project includes synthesis of platinum group metal-free catalysts for application in several important catalytic reactions, such as oxygen reduction reaction. The goal of this work is to integrate PGM-free transition metals into the network of nitrogen-doped carbon using a range of precursors and relate catalyst composition and morphology to their catalytic activity. Catalytic activity and selectivity will be evaluated using electrochemical methods with a rotating ring disk electrode set-up.
More Information
Extensive list of publications by our group in this area can be found at
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=YP_3-YUAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
Grand Engineering Challenge: Not applicable
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Basic understanding of chemistry/materials science;
Time Commitment
Flexible
Skills/Techniques Gained
Synthesis
Electrochemical measurements
Student will also be exposed to microscopy and spectroscopy
Mentoring Plan
Student will participate in weekly group meetings (if student schedule allows) and individual meeting with adviser and graduate
student on a bi-weekly basis.