Jody Druce

Fundamental research in physical chemistry, catalysis, and interface science

Electrocatalyst research and fuel cell catalyst kinetics

Direction of Interface Science Department and catalyst research

A key electrochemical reaction in hydrogen fuel cells where oxygen gains electrons. It is a notoriously sluggish process that requires efficient catalysts.

Analytical techniques that observe catalyst structural and chemical changes during actual operation under applied potential and varying conditions.

Platinum particles on porous carbon supports used to catalyze both hydrogen oxidation at the anode and oxygen reduction at the cathode in PEMFC. Currently the most effective catalyst but prohibitively expensive for commercialization.