Research

Electrochemical synthesis offers a clean, sustainable method for the production of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), an important compound for environmental and industrial processes. In order to further optimize this technology, a deeper understanding of the underlying reaction mechanisms is essential. Therefore, my research focuses on conducting an in-depth microkinetic analysis of reaction pathways and catalyst performance in H₂O₂ production.

By performing electrochemical tests with a rotating ring disc electrode (RRDE) and operando attenuated total reflection-surface enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy (ATR-SEIRAS), I investigate the performance, selectivity, and reaction intermediates on various catalyst surfaces. To complement these experiments, I use microkinetic modeling to uncover detailed reaction mechanisms.

This work is part of the DFG research unit HyPerCat, which aims to bridge fundamental insights in thermochemical and electrochemical hydrogen peroxide catalysis.