Impact of plasma in liquid on electrode structure and solution properties (B12)

• Subject Area: Solid State and Surface Chemistry, Material Synthesis ; Theoretical Chemistry: Molecules, Materials, Surfaces
• Term: since 2022
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 327886311

This project aims at using model electrodes to gain a fundamental understanding of the processes of plasma electrolysis at the interfaces between the plasma electrode and the electrolyte and between the plasma and liquid phases. The properties of the discharge dynamics and the formation of vapor layers and bubbles are to be investigated in detail, including mechanistic findings on the formation of nanoparticles. The knowledge from model electrodes will be transferred to more complex high surface area electrodes, further used in electrocatalytic applications, aiming at modifying these electrodes homogeneously by plasma electrolysis.

• 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. Albert Engstfeld, until 12/2025; Professor Dr. Timo Jacob