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 oxygen reduction in low temperature fuel cells. The goal of this work is to integrate chemical and physical routes of incorporation of nitrogen and iron into the network of carbon for optimization of catalyst composition and morphology and respectively, oxygen reduction activity. Oxygen reduction activity and selectivity will be evaluated in rotating ring disk electrode.
More Information
Extensive list of publications by our group in this area can be found at:
http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YP_3-YUAAAAJ&hl=en
Grand Engineering: 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.