Lova Wilske, M.Sc.

Summary

My project is within the field of single particle catalysis where the goal to gain insight in how the catalytic properties of single nanoparticles is affected by their morphology. I approach this challenge by combining different types of microscopy and spectroscopy techniques with nanofluidic devices where catalytic nanoparticles can be placed or captured. A chemical reaction taking place in a channel on the nm-scale can be detected by how light interacts differently with the interface of channel wall and the reactant, respective the interface of the wall and the product. I find this principle fascinating and am happy to be part of the team where we continue to explore how this can employed to deepen the understanding of heterogenous catalysis.