B15: Plasma-modified ferroelectric catalysts for the plasma-assisted conversion of volatile organic compounds
Principal Investigators: Bastian Mei
Team
Mei, Bastian (Principal Investigator) |
Fanenstich, Stephen (PhD) |
Description
The surface and bulk properties of semiconductor nanoparticles are of particular significance in light-driven processes. The objective of this project is to derive a comprehensive understanding of the structure-activity correlation in light-driven catalysis. Plasma is utilized as a versatile tool to modify the surface (vacancies) and bulk (ferroelectric domains) properties of ferroelectric perovskite nanoparticles, such as BaTiO3. The project will elucidate their photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic properties, using characterization methods to deduce structure-property correlations. The final objective is to establish plasmonic heating as a versatile concept for integrating light in plasma catalysis for VOC conversion.
Publications
Thesis
- Jonas Hiepel, Master thesis - 09/2024
Evaluation of a Characterization Network to Determine Point Defects in Plasma and Thermal Treated Perovskite Materials - Stephen Fanenstich, PhD thesis - ongoing
Plasma-modified ferroelectric catalysts for the plasma-assisted conversion of volatile organic compounds