Proceedings of Catalyst Design Strategies for Photo- and Electrochemical Fuel Synthesis (ECAT25)
Publication date: 19th December 2024
The energy crisis and climate change are two of the most critical challenges facing society today. The ongoing reliance on fossil fuels has significantly contributed to global warming, necessitating an urgent transition to clean, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. In this context, (photo)electrocatalysis has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to decarbonize key sectors, including energy, industry, and transportation. By enabling the production of sustainable energy vectors and added-value chemicals with minimal environmental impact, (photo)electrocatalysis offers a viable path toward achieving a carbon-neutral future.
In this talk, we will explore some of the key challenges facing (photo)electrocatalytic technologies, providing a broad overview to establish the current state of the field. We will also present research conducted by our group on advanced materials, electrodes, and device architectures designed to improve the efficiency, stability, and sustainability of energy conversion schemes and synthetic processes. A central focus of our work is the fundamental understanding of the processes that govern device operation. To this end, we utilize a comprehensive suite of spectroscopic tools to probe the underlying mechanisms, providing valuable insights into the factors that drive performance and efficiency.[1]
Examples from our research will highlight advancements in material design (specifically metal oxides, organic semiconductors and halide perovskites),[2], [3] catalytic systems (Ni, Fe, Co, Cu based catalysts), [4], [5] and the integration of innovative device configurations (tandem architectures).[6], [7] By addressing both applied and fundamental aspects, this presentation aims to provide a holistic view of the potential of (photo)electrocatalysis to tackle global energy and climate challenges effectively.
The author thanks support from the projects PID2023-152771OB-I00 funded by MCIN/ AEI/10.13039/501100011033/, by “ERDF A way of making Europe” and by the “European Union” and the European Innovation Council for financial support via OHPERA project (grant agreement 101071010).
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