(Photo)-and electrocatalysis at the atomic: from the atomic scale to advanced devices (PECAS-CAT&SCALE)

PECAS – CAT&SCALE scopes the integration of electrochemistry and surface science research areas towards the understanding of the nature of the electrode-solution interface at an atomic level. Leading experts across the different disciplines will present the latest experimental and theoretical efforts in the field of photo- and electrochemistry on surfaces, promoting in depth discussions between students and scientific community from both fields.

The seminars will be delivered at the postgraduate level in the fields of surface science and electrochemistry, but introductory lectures will be specially addressed to introduce master and graduate students from Chemistry and/or Physics in each topic covered in the school.

Topics:

·       In situ and in operando electrochemistry-surface science techniques and methods

·       Energy conversion from photon and chemical energy to electrical energy

·       Electrocatalysts for water splitting and CO2 reduction

·       Local active sites on solid surfaces: reactivity of defects

·       Chemical engineering and synthesis of photoelectrochemical systems

·       Novel materials for electrochemical energy storage

·       Electrochemical biosensors

·       Theoretical modeling

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

Sara Barja (UPV/EHU)

Pelayo García de Arquer - Institut de Ciènces Fotòniques (ICFO)

Núria López - Institut Català d’Investigació Química (ICIQ)

Jose Ramon Galan Mascaros - Institut Català d’Investigació Química (ICIQ)

Sixto Giménez - Instituto de Materiales Avanzados (INAM) - UJI

Irene Palacio - Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM/CSIC)

María del Carmen Giménez López - Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biológica y Materiales Moleculares (CiQUS)

David Écija, IMDEA Nanoscience

María Escudero - Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2)

Jordi Arbiol - Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2)