Nanoscale and high-throughput electrochemistry for a sustainable future
Daniel MartÃn-Yerga
Electrochemistry is essential for achieving a sustainable and low-carbon society. Energy storage with Li-ion batteries is a well-known success, and power-to-X energy conversion technologies are increasingly important for producing sustainable chemicals, such as green hydrogen, which can help decarbonize various sectors of the chemical industry. A major challenge lies in developing materials that deliver high performance while remaining cost-effective, sustainable, and safe. Progress in this area is hindered by two key barriers: understanding material behaviour at the nanoscale and quickly identifying new active materials.
In this seminar, I will demonstrate how scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) can address these challenges. SECCM provides detailed insights into electrochemical reactions at the nanoscale, and its high-throughput capabilities can accelerate the optimization and discovery of electro-active materials and interfaces. I will highlight advanced SECCM modes in electrochemical imaging, single-particle electrochemistry, and combinatorial electrochemistry, with a focus on applications in electrocatalytic and Li-ion battery systems.
