Associate Prof. David Eisenberg

The Eisenberg lab for Electrochemistry and Energy studies alternative fuels for future electric cars and for energy storage. We invent new materials that can drive the electro-catalysis of important energy-related reactions. We specialize in oxide materials and carbon materials, developing new compositions and structures that can make the electrochemical magic happen. Our recent publications can be found in www.david-eisenberg.com. We can offer up to 3 projects in one or more of the following fields:

1. Can green hydrogen be produced directly from… human urine? We will experiment with a special electrolyzer, utilizing award-winning catalysts invented in the lab, for the electro-oxidation of urea

2. Can we harness the power of lightning to make ammonia? We will experiment in a unique plasma catalytic reactor to convert N2 directly to nitric acid by an unexplored oxidation route

3. Can hydrazine go from rocket fuel to power cars? We will test new catalysts for the electro-oxidation of this energy-dense fuel.

4. Did we just discover a new type of phase transition, relevant to all energy applications? Following our recent publication in Science (https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adn9391), we will use a unique computational code to explain and predict experimental results in the porosity-energy nexus.

Required Background:

Any chemistry-related faculty (including materials, biotechnology, chemical engineering)
– For projects 1-3: having done at least 2 laboratory courses in chemistry
– For project 4: MatLAB experience

Visit our website for more info: david-eisenberg.com