Master Thesis: Ni-Alloy Electrocatalysts for CO2 Reduction

AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH; Wien; In loco; EUR 11.000 - 13.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Center for Energy in Vienna, invites a Master thesis candidate to contribute to the development of Ni-alloy electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction. You will perform literature searches, lab work, and develop protocols for Ni-alloy thin films produced by electrochemical deposition.

Under supervision, you will evaluate results, interact with experts, and gain experience in electron microscopy, XRD, Raman, GC and electrochemical testing, advancing CO2

Competenze

• Ongoing master's studies in the field of chemistry, materials science, or physics
• Good knowledge of chemistry laboratory practice, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry and thin film deposition is advantageous.
• Interest in the conception of scientific studies
• Enjoyment of application‑oriented questions of industry (primarily energy and carbon utilization industry)
• High level of commitment and team spirit
• Good knowledge of English in speaking and writing

Mansioni

• Carry out a literature search, laboratory work, and intensively deal with CO2 utilization, electrochemistry, materials synthesis and structural material characterization.
• Main goal is to study and characterize the electrocatalytic behaviour of Ni-alloy thin films prepared by electrochemical deposition. Develop protocols for synthesizing or depositing Ni-alloy thin films.
• Learn to evaluate the obtained results and how to implement them for reducing CO2 in electrochemical H- and flow-cells.
• Hands‑on experience employing state-of-the-art materials characterizations including electron microscopy, energy‑dispersive X-ray, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography, and electrochemical stations for studying the as-synthesized Ni-alloy properties.
• Broaden knowledge and skills in the field of electrochemistry, materials science and emerging electrocatalytic CO2 reduction.
• Train in scientific work and have the opportunity to discuss experiences with scientific interdisciplinary experts from materials science, electrochemistry, and physics.

Conoscenze

Chemistry laboratory practice

Electrochemistry

Inorganic chemistry

Thin film deposition

Formazione

Master's student in chemistry, materials science, or physics

Strumenti

Electron microscopy

Energy-dispersive X-ray

X-ray diffraction

Raman spectroscopy

Gas Chromatography

Electrochemical stations

Descrizione del lavoro

The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Center for Energy in Vienna, invites a Master thesis candidate to contribute to the development of Ni-alloy electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction. You will perform literature searches, lab work, and develop protocols for Ni-alloy thin films produced by electrochemical deposition.

Under supervision, you will evaluate results, interact with experts, and gain experience in electron microscopy, XRD, Raman, GC and electrochemical testing, advancing CO2