Combined theoretical and experimental studies on the impact of plasma-generated species on surface modifications and catalytic properties of well-defined electrodes and photocatalytic materials (B04)

• Subject Area: Theoretical Chemistry: Molecules, Materials, Surfaces
• Term: since 2018
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 327886311

By coupling the reaction system with a well-characterised plasma, our joint experimental operando studies and theoretical simulations will investigate plasma-induced structural and electronic transformations at catalytic interfaces using well-defined single-crystal and alloy electrodes and photocatalysts. Furthermore, we will investigate the role and influence of reactive plasma species on reaction pathways, adsorption energetics and the stability of key intermediates in model electrocatalytic reactions (e.g., HER, CO2RR, NO3RR).

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1316: Transient atmospheric plasmas - from plasmas to liquids to solids
• Applicant Institution: Ruhr-Universität Bochum
• Project Heads: Dr. Mohamed Elnagar, since 1/2026; Professor Dr. Timo Jacob