Doctoral course Materials Science and Technology Research Group INCAT

Department

Chemical Science,  University of Padua

Main research activities/topics/projects

High-Entropy Alloy Electrocatalysts Boosted by Metal Carbide Supports for Water Splitting

High-entropy alloys (HEAs), represent a novel class of metallic materials that deviate from traditional alloy design principles by incorporating multiple principal elements in near-equiatomic proportions. HEAs, characterized by their unique composition of multiple principal elements, exhibit remarkable structural stability and tunable electronic properties, rendering them intriguing for catalytic applications. Metal carbides, renowned for their high conductivity and stability under harsh electrochemical conditions, serve as robust supports for anchoring HEAs and enhancing catalytic performance. The research methodology involves the synthesis and characterization of HEA-based electrocatalysts supported on various metal carbides through advanced materials synthesis techniques and comprehensive structural, morphological, and electrochemical characterization methods. The study aims to elucidate the synergistic effects between HEAs and metal carbides, elucidating their roles in promoting efficient electrocatalytic water splitting.

Working language

Knowledge of English is required

Special entry requirements

Essential chemical lab skills, basics of materials characterization

Duration in months (min-max)

PhD sandwich: 3-12

Post Doc: 6-12