The Power of Infrared Spectroelectrochemical Techniques in Observing Surface Chemistry

Explore the intersection of electricity and light in this 45-minute conference talk on infrared spectroelectrochemical techniques. Delve into the world of electrochemistry and its applications in daily life, from batteries to electrocatalysts. Learn about the challenges in interpreting nanomaterial electrocatalysts and discover how state-of-the-art infrared spectroscopy can characterize chemical species on electrode surfaces. Gain insights into ATR-SEIRAS (Attenuated Total Reflection-Surface Enhanced Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy) setup, reaction cell design, and measurement procedures. Understand the principles of surface enhancement and its applications on different metals. Acquire valuable tips for starting ATR-SEIRAS experiments and grasp the power of this technique in observing surface chemistry.

Where Electricity and Light Meet
In 100 years, humans will have little reserves of fossil fuels.
Renewable and clean energy will replace fossil fuels.
Electrochemistry
Electrocatalysis/electrochemistry
Challenges to improve selectivity and activity of electrocatalys
Why do we use Infrared Spectroscopy?
ATR geometry of IR measurements
Surface enhancement principles
To achieve surface enhancemen
The setup of ATR-SEIRAS
Reaction cell design
Procedures for a typical ATR-SEIRAS measurement:
After a series of experiment
On different metals
ATR-SEIRAS is powerful
Tips for starting ATR-SEIRAS:
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