Plasma-modified ferroelectric catalysts for plasma-assisted conversion of volatile organics (B15)

• Subject Area: Physical Chemistry of Solids and Surfaces, Material Characterisation ; Technical Chemistry
• Term: since 2024
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 327886311

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.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1316: Transient atmospheric plasmas - from plasmas to liquids to solids
• Applicant Institution: Ruhr-Universität Bochum
• Project Head: Professor Dr. Bastian Mei