Energy, Environment and Materials Characterization Laboratory

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OBJECTIVES AND SPECIFICATIONS

  • Synthesis and development of inorganic nanomaterials for electrochemical, environment, and energy storage applications.
  • Development of nanosized heterogeneous catalysts with special morphologies and surface properties.
  • Process and material development for water treatment systems.
  • Development of electroactive polymers and nanomaterials for actuators.

AREAS OF IMPACT AND APPLICATIONS

  • Electrodes for Li-ion and Li-air batteries
  • Li-ion electrodes with high current capabilities
  • High energy capacity Li-ion electrodes
  • Li-air catalysts with improved efficiencies
  • Carbon-based nanomaterials for hydrogen storage
  • Carbon-based supercapacitors
  • Electrocatalysts for fuel cells
  • Adsorbent and photocatalytic nanomaterials for water treatment applications
  • Heterogeneous catalysts for CO2 valorization
  • Development of electroactive polymers and nanomaterials for actuators

EQUIPMENT LIST

  • Jacomex GP (Campus) Glowbox
  • MTI 8 Channel Battery Analyzer (0.002-1 mA, up to 5 V)
  • MTI 8 Channel Battery Analyzer (0.1-10 mA, up to 5 V)
  • Anton Paar Monowave 300 Microwave Synthesis Reactor
  • Protherm Furnace with Multiple Gas Inlets
  • Peschl Ultraviolet Reactor System (UV and Vis irradation sources)
  • Gamry Reference 3000 Potentiostat/Galvanostat/ZRA
  • Rotating Disc Electrode System: Pine Instrument Company
  • Home-made actuation set-up (function generator, Image analysis software)
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