Master Thesis: Exploration of novel synthesis concepts of advanced catalysts
The Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (HI ERN) is a branch of Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, with a focus on storage technologies for renewable energies. You will be part of the “Novel Catalyst Design” department, headed by Prof. Dr. Marc Ledendecker. The department focuses on fabricating metal-based, inorganic catalysts for the global energy transition. Specifically, this work focuses on preparing platinum-based and iridium oxide-based catalysts for the acidic water-splitting reaction as used in polymer-electrolyte membrane units and exploring novel synthetic schemes to fabricate highly active supported catalysts.
Tasks
- Preparation of inorganic nanostructured catalysts based on iridium and platinum
- Characterization of the materials by physicochemical characterization methods such as XRD, XRF, ICP-MS, XPS, or HR-TEM
- Evaluation of the measurements and correlation of the obtained data
- Report your results in a written report and oral presentations
Your profile:
- Strong interest and motivation in research in the areas of development of new catalysts for the global energy transition
- Good chemical knowledge and basic skills in one (or more) of the following areas: synthesis of organic or inorganic materials, materials characterization, and electrochemistry
- Proficient in both written and spoken English
We offer:
- An excellent, international and interdisciplinary working environment with leading experts in the fields of research
- Flexibility to shape the master thesis’ topic to applicants' interests and qualifications
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Please write a short e-mail with a CV and your transcript of records attached to Dr. Huize Wang. The position will always be open.
