Michael Lyons
Professor and Head of School, Chemistry
Head of School, School Office - Chemistry
Biography
Mike Lyons is Professor in Physical Chemistry ,Head of School of Chemistry and a Senior Fellow of Trinity College Dublin. He is a PI in the Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (CRANN), and in the SFI funded AMBER National Centre, Trinity College Dublin. Born in Cork city he was educated in CBC Cork and is a graduate of University College Cork (1979) where he read Chemistry. and Mathematical Physics. Professor Lyons obtained his Ph.D degree from the same University in 1983 under the supervision of the late Prof. Declan Burke in metal oxide electrochemistry. He worked with the late Prof. John Albery FRS and Prof. Brian Steele at Imperial College London on metal oxide electro-catalysis before being appointed to a lectureship in Physical Chemistry at Trinity College Dublin in 1984. He was elected to Fellowship, Trinity College Dublin, in 1992 on the basis of publication and research. His research interests encompass Physical and Analytical Electrochemistry and nanomaterials , and in a publication output of two books and more than 138 papers, he has made significant contributions to electrode kinetics, metal oxide electro-catalysis, electroactive polymer electrochemistry, mathematical modelling of electrochemical systems, electrochemical biosensors, and carbon nanotube electrochemistry. The following numerical indicators h-index =40, , i10 = 84 (51 since 2013) 4739 cites in total are indicative of high impact research that is internationally recognized. His Trinity Electrochemical Energy Conversion & Electrocatalysis (TEECE) Group, is currently engaged in developing novel nanomaterials for use as catalysts in water electrolysis and fuel cell devices for use in energy conversion and storage device applications. The group is also developing non enzymatic electrochemical biosensors based on metal oxide modified electrodes for bio-diagnostic applications and for pH sensing and in developing anode materials for metal electro-winning for the mining industry. He currently leads TCD activity in the field of Raw Materials within the EIT Raw Materials KIC a multinational EU funded initiative involving industry, research institutes and academia. In this capacity he currently coordinates a major industry focused up scaling project and is Academic Director of the NEAT Materials PhD Programme. Mike has lectured extensively in UK, Europe, US, Latin America, Pakistan, India, Australia and New Zealand. He has received significant research funding both from National sources (SFI, EI), the EU and Multinational Industry (DuPont, National Power). In his spare time Mike follows Irish & Munster Rugby (although he will on occasion cheer on Leinster) and Cork Hurling. He enjoys classical music and escapist movies, and is an avid reader of history and popular science books.
Publications and Further Research Outputs
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Michael EG Lyons, The fundamental things apply as time goes by: some snapshots in fundamental electrochemistry, Current opinion in electrochemistry, 7, 2018, pA5 - A8
D. McAteer, IJ Godwin, Z. Ling, A. Harvey, L. He, CS Boland, VV Mayoral, B. Szydlowska, AA Rovetta, C. Backes, MEG Lyons, JN Coleman, Liquid exfoliated Co(OH)2 nanosheets as low cost high performance catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction, Advanced energy materials, 1702965, 2018, p11 pages
IJ Godwin, AAS Rovetta, JN Coleman, MEG Lyons, Electrochemical water oxidation : the next 5 years, Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, 7, 2018, p31 - 35
N Willis-Fox, A. Gutacker, M.P. Browne, A.R. Khan, M.E.G.Lyons, U. Scherf, R.C. Evans, Selective recohnition of biologically important anions using a diblock polyfluorene-polythiophene conjugated polyelectrolyte, Polymer Chemistry, 8, 2017, p7151 - 7159
M.E.G. Lyons, R.L. Doyle, M.P. Browne, I.J. Godwin, A.A.S. Rovetta, Recent developments in electrochemical water oxidation, Current opinion in Electrochemistry, 1, 2017, p40 - 45
A structural and spectroscopic study of the first uranyl selenocyanate in, editor(s)S. Mansell, S. Liddle , Inorganics: Rare Earth and Actinide Complexes, Basel Switzerland, MDPI, 2017, pp227 - 234, [S. Nuzzo, M.P. Browne, B. Twamley, M.E.G. Lyons, R.J. Baker]
M.P. Browne, J.M. Vasconcelos, M. O'Brien, A.A. Rovetta, E.K. McCarthy, G.S. Duesberg, P.E. Colavita, M.E.G. Lyons, Improving the performance of porous nickel foam for water oxidation using hydrothermally prepared metal oxides., Sustainable Energy & Fuels, (1), 2017, p207 - 216
AAS Rovetta, MP Browne, A. Harvey, IJ Godwin, J.N. Coleman, M.E.G. Lyons, Cobalt hydroxide nanoflakes and their application as supercapacitors and oxygen evolution catalysts., Nanotechnology, 28, 2017, p375401 (12 pp)
MEG Lyons, Electrochemical water splitting at earth abundant nanostructured transition metal oxides, Institute Special Seminar, Leoben Austria, 7 June , 2017, Montanuniversitat Leoben
MEG Lyons, Electrochemical water splitting at earth abundant transition metal oxides., ACES Electromaterials Science Symposium, Wollongong NSW Australia, 6-8 June, 2017
Ganapathi Emandi, Michelle P Browne, Michael E.G. Lyons, Caroline Prior, Mathias O Senge, Triptycene scaffolds: Synthesis and properties of triptycene-derived Schiff base compounds for the selective and sensitive detection of CN- and Cu2+, Tetrahedron, 73, 2017, p2956 - 2965
L. Suoyan, M.P. Browne, C. Dominguez, S. Stamatin, H. Nolan, G. Duesberg, M.E.G. Lyons, E. Fonda, P.E. Colavita, Template-free and surfactant free solvothermal synthesis of mesoporous manganese oxide with enhanced activity in the oxygen evolution reaction, Sustainable energy and Fuels, 1, 2017, p780 - 788
Michelle Browne, Shelly Stafford, Maria O'Brien, Hugo Nolan, Nina Berner, Georg Duesberg, Paula Colavita, Michael Lyons, The Goldilocks electrolyte: Examining the performance of Iron/Nickel oxide thin films as catalysts for electrochemical water splitting in various aqueous NaOH solutions., J Materials Chemistry A, 4, 2016, p11397 - 11407
Z. Gholmvand, D. McInteer, C. Backes, N. McEvoy, A. Harvey, N.C. Berner, D. Hanlon, C. Brady, I.Godwin, A. Rovetta, M.E.G. Lyons, G. Duesberg, J.N. Coleman, Comparison of liquid exfoliated transition metal dichalogenides reveals MoSe2 to be the most effective hydrogen catalyst, Nanoscale, 8, 2016, p5737 - 5749
The oxygen evolution reaction: Mechanistic concepts and catalyst design in, editor(s)S. Gimenez, J. Bisquert , Photoelectrochemical solar fuel production, Switzerland, Springer International Publishing, 2016, pp41 - 104, [Richard L Doyle, Michael E.G. Lyons]
Michelle P. Browne, H. Nolan, Brendan Twamley, Georg S. Duesberg, Paula E. Colavita, Michael E.G. Lyons, Thermally prepared Mn2O3 /RuO2/Ru thin films as highly active catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Media, ChemElectroChem, 3, (11), 2016, p1847 - 1855
Michelle P. Browne, Hugo Nolan, Nina C. Berner, Georg S. Duesberg, Michael E.G. Lyons, Electrochromic nickel oxide films for smart window applications, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 11, 2016, p6636 - 6647
I. Godwin, A. Harvey, X.He, D. McEnteer, M.E.G. Lyons, J.N. Coleman, Production of Ni(OH)2 nanosheets by liquid phase exfoliation: high performance oxygen evolution catalysts and supercapacitor electrodes, PRiME2016, Honolulu Hawaii, 2-7 October 2016, 2016
Harvey A, He X, Godwin I.J, Backes C, McAteer D, Berner N.C, McEvoy N, Ferguson A, Shmeliov A, Lyons M.E.G, Nicolosi V, Duesberg G.S, Donegan J.F, Coleman J.N, Production of Ni(OH)
Orbital : The electronic Journal of Chemistry, Brazil, Institute of Chemistry of the Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. , [eds.], 2016
M.P. Browne, H. Nolan, G.S. Duesberg, P.E. Colavita, M.E.G. Lyons, Low overpotential high activity mixed manganese and ruthenium oxide electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline media, ACS Catalysis, 6, 2016, p2408 - 2415
M.P. Browne, S. Stafford, M.O'Brien, H. Nolan, N. Berner, G.S. Duesberg, P.E. Colavita, M.E.G. Lyons, The oxygen evolution reaction at transition metal oxide films in alkaline media., PRiME2016, Honolulu Hawaii, 2-7 October 2016, 2016
A.A.S. Rovetta, A. Harvey, M.P. Browne, J.N. Coleman, M.E.G. Lyons, Cobalt oxide nanoflake modified electrodes and their application as supercapacitors and oxygen evolution catalysts., PRiME2016, Honolulu Hawaii, 2-7 October 2016, ECS, 2016
S. Nuzzo, M.P. Browne, B. Twamley, M.E.G. Lyons, R.J. Baker, A structural and spectroscopic study of the first Urynal selenocyanate, [Et4N]3[UO2(NCSe)5], Inorganics, 4, (4), 2016
Michael E G Lyons Michelle P Browne, Electrochemical water splitting: a new dawn for the hydrogen economy, Engineers Journal, (12 July 2016), 2016
International Journal of Electrochemical Science, Belgrade, ESG, [Editor], 2016-2018
Current opinion in Electrochemistry, Amsterdam, Elsevier, [International Editorial Board Member], 2016-2018
Damaris Fernandez, Louis Romeral, Michael E G Lyons, Magneto-electrochemical recovery of diluted metals using three-dimensionally structured electrodes, Geophysical Research Abstracts, EGU 2015, Vienna, April 2015, 17, 2015, ppEGU2015-15861-1
Michael E G Lyons, properties of 2D and 3D metal oxide nanomaterials, Annual Cocker Lecture Meeting, TBSI TCD Dublin, 5 March 2015, 2015
Michael E G Lyons, The mechanism of mediated electron transfer at redox active surfaces, Electroanalysis, 27, 2015, p1 - 19
Michael E G Lyons, Sean McClenaghan, Critical raw materials for alternative energies: new sources and new end uses, Pushing boundaries beyond- Circular by 2020?, Science Gallery TCD, 9 March 2015, 2015
Ian J Godwin, Michael E.G. Lyons, Water oxidation catalysis at RuO2/NiO mixed oxide electrodes, Electrochem 2014: Electrochemical Horizons, University of Loughborough, 7-9th September 2014, 2014, pp114 - 114
Michael E.G. Lyons*, Richard L. Doyle, Damaris Fernández, Ian J. Godwin, Michelle P. Browne and Aurélie Rovetta, Bringing the hydrogen economy closer: rusty metal electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, Chemistry in Action, 102, 2014, p29 - 47
Ian J Godwin, Richard L Doyle, Michael E G Lyons, The mechanism of oxygen reactions at porous oxide electrodes Part III: Water oxidation catalysis at RuO2/NiO mixed oxide electrodes, Journal Electrochemical Society, 161, (9), 2014, pF906 - F917
Michael E G Lyons Richard L Doyle, The mechanism of oxygen evolution at superactivated gold electrodes in aqueous alkaline solution, Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 18, (12), 2014, p3271 - 3286
Michael E.G. Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Damaris Fernandez, Ian J Godwin, Michelle P Browne, Aurelie Rovetta, The mechanism and kinetics of electrochemical water oxidation at oxidized metal and metal oxide electrodes. Part 1. General considerations: A Mini Review., Electrochemistry Communications, 45, 2014, p60 - 62
I.J. Godwin, M.E.G. Lyons, Water Oxidation catalysis at RuO2/NiO mixed oxide electrodes, 226th ECS Meeting, Cancun Mexico, 5-9 th October 2014, 2014
A. Rovetta, M.E.G. Lyons, Oxygen evolution at thermally prepared Fe2O3 electrodes in alkaline solution, 226th ECS Meeting, Cancun, Mexico, 5-9 th October 2014, Electrochemical Society, 2014
Michael E.G. Lyons, Richard L. Doyle, Elodie Fromentin, Enhanced oxidation catalysis at superactivated gold surfaces, Electrochem 2014: Electrochemical Horizons, Loughborough University, 7-9th September 2014, 2014, pp72 - 72
Michelle P. Browne, Paula E. Colavita, Michael E.G. Lyons, Towards a hydrogen economy: A study into the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) using Manganese and Ruthenium Oxide Electrocatalysts, Electrochem 2014: Electrochemical Horizons, University of Loughborough, 7-9th September 2014, 2014, pp155 - 155
Richard L Doyle, Michael E.G. Lyons, Redox and oxygen evolution properties of nafion and Single Walled Carbon Nanotube/Hydrous Iron Oxide Composite Films, Electrocatalysis, 5, 2014, p114 - 124
Michael E.G. Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Damaris Fernandez, Ian J Godwin, Michelle P. Browne, Aurelie Rovetta, The mechanism and kinetics of electrochemical water oxidation at oxidized metal and metal oxide electrodes. Part 2. The surfaquo group mechanism: A Mini Review., Electrochemistry Communications, 45, 2014, p56 - 59
A. Rovetta, M.E.G. Lyons, Oxygen evolution during water splitting at hydrous iron oxide electrodes in alkaline solution and the effects of surfactants, Electrochem 2014 : Electrochemical Horizons, University of Loughborough, 7-9th September 2014, 2014, pp150 - 150
M.P. Browne, R.J. Cullen, P.E. Colavita, M.E.G. Lyons, An investigation into the oxygen evolution reaction at manganese, Manganese/Ruthenium and ruthenium oxide films in base., 226th ECS Meeting, Cancun, Mexico, 5-9th October 2014, Electrochemical Society, 2014
Michael E.G. Lyons, Ian J Godwin, Richard L Doyle, Ageing gracefully: enhanced water splitting using 'aged' hydrous nickel oxide in aqueous base, AMBER Launch/CRANN Research Day, Croke Park Dublin, 24 October 2013, 2013
Michelle P Browne, Ronan J Cullen, Richard L. Doyle, Paula E. Colavita and Michael E.G. Lyons, The oxygen evolution reaction at Manganese Oxide films in base: Kinetics and Mechanism, ECS Transactions, 223rd ECS Meeting, Toronto ON Canada, May 12-16 2013, 53, (29), Electrochemical Society, 2013, pp59 - 77
Michael Lyons Damaris Fernandez, Sustainable Raw Materials for a high quality future, 30-4-2013, 2013, Trinity College Dublin
Deirdre M Murphy, Ronan J Cullen, Dilushan R. Jayasundara, Richard L Doyle, Michael E.G. Lyons, Paula E. Colavita, Controlling the spontaneous attachment of aryldiazonium salts onto amorphous carbon surfaces, J. Physical Chemistry C, 117, 2013, p22768 - 22777
Richard L Doyle, Ian J Godwin, Michael P Brandon, Michael E.G. Lyons, Redox and electrochemical water splitting catalytic properties of hydrated metal oxide modified electrodes, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 15, (33), 2013, p13737 - 13783
R.L. Doyle, G. Komarkova, P.O'Brien, M.E.G. Lyons, Non-enzymatic glucose oxidation at electrocatalytic metal oxide films, ECS Transactions, 223rd ECS Meeting, Toronto ON Canada, May 12-16 2013, 53, (16), Electrochemical Society, 2013, pp1 - 15
Michael E G Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Kinetic and mechanistic aspects of the oxygen evolution reaction at hydrous iron oxide films in base, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 160, (2), 2013, pH142 - H154
Michael E.G. Lyons, Bringing the hydrogen economy closer: rusty metal electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, Chem Ed Ireland 2013, Limerick Institute of Technology, 19 October , 2013, ISTA
M.O'Brien, L. Russell, I. Godwin, R.L. Doyle, M.E.G. Lyons, Redox switching and oxygen evolution at hydrous nickel oxide films in aqueous alkaline solution, ECS Transactions, 221st ECS Meeting , Seattle, Wahsington USA, May 2012, 45, (24), Electrochemical Society, 2013, pp21 - 51
Richard L Doyle, Michael E G Lyons, The oxygen evolution reaction at hydrous iron oxide films in base: Kinetics and Mechanism, ECS Transactions, 221st ECS Meeting, Seattle, Washington USA, May 2012, 45, (24), Electrochemical Society, 2013, pp3 - 19
Michael E G Lyons, Electro-active oxide electrodes: versatile systems for many applications in electrochemical technology, Chemical Society Lecture Series, National University of Ireland Galway, 7th February, 2013, Dr Donal Leech NUIG
Ian J Godwin, Michael E.G. Lyons, Enhanced oxygen evolutiion at 'aged' hydrous nickel oxide electrodes in alkaline solution: kinetics and mechamism, 65th Irish Universities Chemistry Research Colloquium, School of Chemistry Trinity college Dublin, 26-28 June, 2013
Michael E G Lyons, Electroactive metal oxide electrodes: Electrochemical Sensor Applications, Invited lecture, National Centre Excellence Physical Chemistry, 13 September, 2013, NCE Physical Chemistry University of Peshawar
M.E.G. Lyons, Richard L. Doyle, Ian J. Godwin, Michelle Browne, Hydrous oxide modified electrodes for electrochemical water splitting: Mechanism, Kinetics & the Surfaquo Group, Challenges in Chemical Renewable Energy ISACS 12, University of Cambridge UK, 3-6 September , RSC, 2013
Michelle Browne, Michael E.G. Lyons, The oxygen evolution reaction at manganese dioxide films in base: kinetics and mechanisms, Electrochem 2013: Electrochemistry: an interdisciplinary science, University of Southampton, UK, 1-3 September, edited by RSC/SCI , 2013
Ian J Godwin, Michael E.G. Lyons, Enhanced oxygen evolution at 'aged' hydrous nickel oxide electrodes in alkaline solution: kinetics and mechanism, Electrochem 2013 : Electrochemistry an interdisciplinary science, University of Southampton UK, 1-3rd September, 2013, RSC/SCI
Richard L Doyle Michael E G Lyons, An electrochemical impedance study of the oxygen evolution reaction at hydrous iron oxide in base, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 15, 2013, p5224 - 5237
Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Hugo Nolan, Niall McEvoy, Ehsan Rezvani, Richard L Doyle, Michael E G Lyons, Georg S Duesberg, Room temperature plasma-assisted simultaneous reduction and nitrogen doping of graphene oxide nanosheets, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 1, 2013, p4431-4435-
Richard L Doyle, Michael E.G. Lyons, Electrocatalytic Properties of Nafion and carbon nanotube/hydrous oxide composite electrodes: oxygen evolution and reduction., Electrochem 2013: Electrochemistry an interdisciplinary science, Southampton UK , 1-3 rd September , 2013, RSC/SCI
Michael E G Lyons, Rusty Metals for Oxidative Water Splitting & Electrochemical Sensing Applications, School Seminar, School of Chemistry & Chemical Biology UCD, 6th February, 2013, Dr Susan Quinn
Ian J Godwin, Michael E.G. Lyons, Dimensionally Stable Anodes (DSA) for Electrochemical Water Splitting: Redox Properties, OER Kinetics and Mechanism at RuO2/NiO modified electrodes in aqueous base, ECS Transactions, 223rd ECS Spring Meeting, Toronto, ON, Canada , 12-16 May 2013, 53, (23), Electrochemical Society, 2013, pp21 - 31
Michael E G Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Ian Godwin, Anja Cakara, Patrick O' Brien, Maria O'Brien, Lisa Russell, 'Rusty' metal electrodes: redox chemistry and electrochemical water splitting catalysis, Irish Chemical News, (1), 2013, p16 - 26
Michael E.G. Lyons, Electroactive metal oxide electrodes: Water splitting and electrochemical sensor Applications, International Conference on Physical & Environmental Chemistry (ICPEC-2013), Hotel Elites Nathia Gali Pakistan, 9-11th September , 2013, NCE Physical Chemistry University of Peshawar
Ian J Godwin, Michael E.G. Lyons, Enhanced oxygen evolution at hydrous nickel oxide electrodes via electrochemical aging in alkaline solution, Electrochemistry Communications, 32, 2013, p39 - 42
Maria O'Brien, Lisa Russell, Ian Godwin, Richard L Doyle, Michael E G Lyons, Redox switching and oxygen evolution at hydrous nickel and iron oxide films in aqueous alkaline solution, 7th International Electromaterials Science Symposium, Deakin University Victoria Australia, 15th-17th February, 2012
Michael E G Lyons, Hydrous oxide modified electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, School Seminar, Deakin University, Australia, 14th February, 2012, School of Life & Environmental Sciences
Michael E G Lyons, Lisa Russell, Maria O'Brien. Richard L Doyle, Michael P Brandon, Redox switching and oxygen evolution at hydrous oxyhydroxide modified nickel electrodes in aqueous alkaline solution: effect of hydrous oxide thickness and base concentration, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 7, (4), 2012, p2710 - 2763
Michael E G Lyons, Conductive metallic oxides for electrochemical water splitting, Solar fuels: potential, opportunities & challenges, UCD Engineering & Materials Science Centre, 26th April, 2012, Solar Energy Conversion SFI Strategic Research Cluster
Michael E G Lyons, Hydrous oxide modified electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, Institute Seminar, Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ),Tarragona, 24th July , 2012, ICIQ
Michael E G Lyons, Hydrous oxide modified electrodes: Versatile systems for electrochemical water splitting and sensing applications, School of Chemistry Invited Seminar, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, The Queen's University of Belfast, 9th November, 2012
SCI/RSC, Electrochem 2012: Electrochemical Horizons, 2- 4 September 2012, 2012, Trinity College Dublin
Michael E G Lyons, Hydrous oxide modified electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, Institute Seminar, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute (IPRI), University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 22nd February, 2012, IPRI
Michael E G Lyons, Hydrous oxide modified electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, Institute Seminar, Tyndall National Institute, Lee Maltings Cork, 16 th October , 2012, Nanoscience Section Tyndall
Michael E G Lyons, Anja Cakara, Patrick J O'Brien, Ian Godwin, Richard L Doyle, Redox, pH sensing and electrolytic water splitting properties of electrochemically generated nickel hydroxide thin films in aqueous alkaline solution, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 7, (12), 2012, p11768 - 11795
Michael E G Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Ian Godwin, Maria O'Brien, Lisa Russell, Hydrous Nickel Oxide: Redox switching and the oxygen evolution reaction in aqueous alkaline solution, Journal Electrochemical Society, 159, (12), 2012, pH932 - H944
Michael E G Lyons, Mechanism of oxygen evolution at hydrous nickel and iron oxyhydroxide modified electrodes in aqueous alkaline solution, Smart Surfaces , Dublin, 6th-9th March, 2012
Michael E G Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Oxygen evolution at oxidized iron electrodes: a tale of two slopes, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 7, (10), 2012, p9488 - 9501
Michael E G Lyons, Hydrous oxide 'rusty'electrodes for electrochemical water splitting, Departmental Seminar, Canterbury Christchurch University, New Zealand, 24th February, 2012, Chemistry Department
Michael E G Lyons, Serge Rebouillat, Michael P Brandon, Richard L Doyle, Paving the way to the integration of smart nanostructures: Part II: Nanostructured microdispersed hydrated metal oxides for electrochemical energy conversion and storage applications, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 6, 2011
Michael E G Lyons Serge Rebouillat, Measuring the conductivity of single fibres, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 6, 2011, p5731 - 5740
Michael E G Lyons, Stephane Floquet, Mechanism of Oxygen Reactions at Porous oxide Electrodes. Part 2. Oxygen evolution at ruthenium dioxide, iridium dioxide and mixed ruthenium iridium oxide electrodes in aqueous acid and alkaline solution, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 13, 2011, p5314 - 5335
Michael E G Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Michael P Brandon, Redox switching and oxygen evolution at oxidized metal and metal oxide electrodes: Iron in base, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 13, 2011, p21530 - 21551
Michael E G Lyons, Richard L Doyle, Enhanced oxygen evolution at hydrous oxy-hydroxide modified iron electrodes in aqueous alkaline solution, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 6, 2011, p5710 - 5730
Michael E.G. Lyons, Transport and kinetics at carbon nanotube-redox enzyme composite modified electrode biosensors: modelling redox enzymes dispersed in nanotube mesh of finite thickness, Electrochem 2011, University of Bath, 4th - 6th September, 2011, RSC Electrochemistry Group, 3pp
Richard L Doyle, Michael E G Lyons, Enhanced oxygen evolution at hydrous iron oxide films in aqueous alkaline solution, Electrochem 2011, University of Bath, 4th -6th September , 2011, RSC Electrochemistry Group, 2pp
Michael E.G. Lyons, Metal oxide electrodes for hydrogen and oxygen evolution electrocatalysis, AlberyFest : W.J. Albery 75th Birthday Meeting, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, University of Oxford, 5th April 2011, 2011, pp1
Maria O'Brien, Lisa Russell, Richard L Doyle, Michael E.G. Lyons , Enhanced oxygen evolution at hydrous nickel oxide films in aqueous alkaline solution, Electrochem 2011, University of Bath, 4th-6th September, 2011, RSC Electrochemistry Group, 2pp
Michael E G Lyons, Ray O'Brien, Michael Kinsella, Conchúir Mac Gloinn, Gareth P. Keeley and P. Noelle Scully, Effect of external magnetic fields on electron transfer and ion pairing dynamics at ferrocenyl alkane thiol SAM/solution interfaces , Electrochemistry Communications, 12, 2010, p1527 - 1530
Michael E G Lyons, Raymond O'Brien, Michael Kinsella, Conchuir Mac Gloinn, P. Noelle Scully, Magnetic field effects in ferrocenealkane thiol self assembled monolayer modified electrodes, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 5, (9), 2010, p1310 - 1341
Michael E G Lyons Michael P Brandon, A comparative study of the oxygen evolution reaction on oxidized nickel, cobalt and iron electrodes in base, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 641, 2010, p119 - 130
Michael E G Lyons, Michael P Brandon, The significance of electrochemical impedance spectra recorded during active oxygen evolution for oxide covered Ni, Co and Fe electrodes in alkaline solution, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 631, 2009, p62 - 70
Michael E G Lyons, Michael P Brandon, Redox switching and oxygen evolution electrocatalysis in polymeric iron oxyhydroxide films, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 11, (13), 2009, p2203 - 2217
Michael E G Lyons, Transport and kinetics at carbon nanotube- redox enzyme composite modified electrode biosensors. Part 2. Redox enzyme dispersed in nanotube mesh of finite thickness., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 4, (9), 2009, p1196 - 1236
Michael E G Lyons, Transport and kinetics at carbon nanotube-redox enzyme composite modified electrode biosensors, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 4, (1), 2009, p77 - 103
Michael E G Lyons Serge Rebouillat, Paving the way to the integration of smart nanostructures. Part 1: nanotethering and nanowiring via material nanoengineering and electrochemical identification, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 4, (4), 2009, p481 - 515
Gareth P Keeley, Michael E.G. Lyons, The effects of thin layer diffusion at glassy carbon electrodes modified with porous films of single-walled carbon nanotubes, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 4, (6), 2009, p794 - 809
Michael E G Lyons, Reaction/diffusion at electrode/solution interfaces: the EC2 reaction, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 4, (8), 2009, p1116 - 1127
Michael E G Lyons Michael P Brandon, The oxygen evolution reaction on passive oxide covered transition metal electrodes in aqueous alkaline solution. Part 1 - Nickel, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 3, 2008, p1386 - 1424
Michael E G Lyons, Michael P Brandon, The oxygen evolution reaction on passive oxide covered transition metal electrodes in alkaline solution. Part III - Iron., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 3, (12), 2008, p1463 - 1503
M E G Lyons M P Brandon, The oxygen evolution reaction on passive oxide covered transition metal electrodes in alkaline solution. Part 2-Cobalt., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 3, (12), 2008, p1425 - 1462
Michael E G Lyons Gareth P Keeley, Immobilized enzyme/single-wall carbon nanotube composites for amperometric glucose detection at very low applied potential, Chemical Communications, N/A, 2008, p2529 - 2531
Michael E G Lyons , Gareth P Keeley, Carbon nanotube based modified electrode biosensors. Part 1. Electrochemical studies of the flavin group redox kinetics at SWCNT/glucose oxidase composite modified electrodes., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 3, (8), 2008, p819 - 853
Modelling of biosensor interfaces. in, editor(s)Robert S Marks, Christopher R Lowe, David C Cullen, Howard H Weetall, Isao Karube , Handbook of biosensors and biochips, Chichester UK, Wiley, 2007, pp1 - 29, [Michael E G Lyons]
Michael E G Lyons, Gareth P Keeley, The redox behaviour of randomly dispersed single walled carbon nanotubes both in the absence and in the presence of adsorbed glucose oxidase., Sensors, 6, (12), 2006, p1791 - 1826
Michael E G Lyons, Modelling the transport and kinetics of electroenzymes at the electrode/solution interface, Sensors, 6, (12), 2006, p1765 - 1790
M.H. Bridge, E. Williams, M.E.G. Lyons, K.F. Tipton, W. Linert, . Electrochemical investigation into the redox activity of Fe(II)/Fe(III) in the presence of nicotine and possible relations to neurodegenerative diseases. , Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, 1690, 2004, p77 - 84
N.Le-Pont, S.J. Green, J. P. Attfield, R.B. Bedford, M.E.G. Lyons and A.F. Patterson, . Sub-Tc electron transfer at the HTSC/polymer interface, Chemical Communications, 2003, p638 - 639
Michael E G Lyons, Mediated electron transfer at redox active monolayers. Part 4. Kinetics of redox enzymes coupled with redox mediators, Sensors, 3, 2003, p19 - 42
Michael E G Lyons, "Mediated electron transfer at redox active monolayers. Part 2. Analysis of the chronoamperometric response to a potential step perturbation, Sensors, 2, 2002, p339 - 355
Michael E G Lyons, Mediated electron transfer at redox active monolayers. Part 3: Bimolecular outer sphere, first order Koutecky-Levich and adduct formation mechanisms, Sensors, 2, 2002, p473 - 576
G. Hinds , J.M.D. Coey, M.E.G. Lyons, Influence of magnetic forces on electrochemical mass transport, Electrochemistry Communications, 3, 2001, p214 - 218
Michael E G Lyons, Mediated electron transfer at redox active monolayers, Sensors, 1, 2001, p215 - 228
G. Hinds, F.E. Spada, J.M.D. Coey, T.R. Ni Mhiochain and M.E.G. Lyons, . Magnetic field effects on copper electrolysis, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 105, 2001, p9487 - 9502
M.E.G. Lyons, J. Murphy and S. Rebouillat , Theoretical analysis of diffusion, reaction and electromigration in membranes, Journal of solid state electrochemistry, 4, 2000, p458 - 472
M.E.G. Lyons, S. Rebouillat and A. Flynn, Mediated electron transfer at conducting polymer ultramicroelectrodes, Analyst, 125, 2000, p1611 - 1628
M.E.G. Lyons, G. Hinds and J.M.D. Coey., Magnetic field effects on fractal electrodeposits, Europhysics Letters, 47, 1999, p267 - 272
M.E.G. Lyons, T. Bannon, J. Murphy and S. Rebouillat, Kinetic analysis of the general CE mechanism at stationary and rotating electrodes, Journal of solid state electrochemistry, 3, 1999, p154 - 162
M.E.G. Lyons, A. Flynn and S. Rebouillat, Heterogeneous redox catalysis at conducting polymer ultramicroelectrodes, Analyst, 124, 1999, p1961 - 1966
M.E.G. Lyons, T. Bannon, J. Murphy and S. Rebouillat, Reaction/diffusion and migration in conducting polymer electrodes : analysis of the steady state response, Journal of solid state electrochemistry, 3, 1999, p154 - 162
M.E.G. Lyons, T. Bannon, G. Hinds and S. Rebouillat, Reaction/diffusion with Michaelis-Menten kinetics in electroactive polymer films. Part 2. The Transient amperometric response, Analyst, 123, 1998, p1947 - 1959
M.E.G. Lyons, G. Hinds and J.M.D. Coey, Magnetoelectrolysis of copper, Journal of applied physics, 83, 1998, p6447 - 6449
M.E.G. Lyons, T. Bannon and S. Rebouillat , Reaction/diffusion at conducting polymer ultramicroelectrodes, Analyst, 123, 1998, p1961 - 1966
E.I. Iwuotha, M.E.G. Lyons and M.R. Smyth, Organic phase enzyme electrodes : kinetics and analytical applications, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 12, 1997, p53 - 75
Michael E G Lyons, Electroactive Polymer Electrochemistry Vol. 2 Methods and Applications, 1st, New York, Plenum Press, 1996, 332pp
M.E.G. Lyons, J.C. Greer, C.A. Fitzgerald, T. Bannon and P.N. Bartlett, Reaction / diffusion with Michaelis Menten kinetics in electroactive polymer films (I) : The steady state amperometric response, Analyst, 121, 1996, p715 - 731
Transport and kinetics in electroactive polymer films in, Advances in Chemical Physics, New York, Wiley, 1996, pp297 - 623, [Michael E G Lyons]
Transport and kinetics in electroactive polymer films in, Advances in Chemical Physics Vol.XCIV, New York, Wiley, 1996, pp297 - 623, [Michael E G Lyons]
M.E.G. Lyons, T. McCormac, A. McGee and J.F. Cassidy, Cyclic voltammetry of poly(pyrrole) / dodecylbenzenesulfonate layers, Journal of Electroanalysis, 7, 1995, p287 - 289
M.E.G. Lyons and T. Bannon, The kinetics and mechanism of the quinone/hydroquinone redox reaction at surfactant doped poly(pyrrole) modified electrodes, Sensors and Signals III, Malahide Dublin, September 1995, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1995, pp36-
E.I. Iwuoha, M.R. Smyth and M.E.G. Lyons, Solvent effects on the reactivity of an amperometric glucose sensor , Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 390, 1995, p35 - 45
C.A. Fitzgerald, M.E.G. Lyons and M.R. Smyth, Development of a naovel polymer based bilayer sensor for the amperometric detection of catecholamines at trace levels, Sensors and Signals III, Maladide Dublin, September 1995, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1995, pp37-
Electrocatalysis using electroactive polymer films in, editor(s)Michael E G Lyons , Electroactive polymer electrochemistry : Volume 1 : Fundamentals, New York, Plenum Press, 1994, pp237 - 374, [Michael E G Lyons]
M.E.G. Lyons, C.H. Lyons, C. Fitzgerald and P.N. Bartlett, Conducting polymer based electrochemical sensors : theoretical analysis of the transient current response, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 365, 1994, p29 - 34
M.E.G. Lyons, Electrocatalysis using electroactive polymers, electroactive composites and microheterogeneous systems, Analyst, 119, 1994, p805 - 826
Michael E G Lyons, Electroactive Polymer Electrochemistry Vol.1 Fundamentals, 1st, New York, Plenum Press, 1994, 488pp
Charge percolation in electroactive polymers in, editor(s)Michael E G Lyons , Electroactive Polymer Electrochemistry : Volume 1 :Fundamentals , New York, Plenum Press, 1994, pp1 - 235, [Michael E G Lyons]
M.E.G. Lyons, C. Fitzgerald and M.R. Smyth, Glucose oxidation at RuO2 based electrodes , Analyst, 119, 1994, p855 - 861
M.E.G. Lyons , A. Michas and P.N. Bartlett, Heterogeneous redox catalysis at hydrated oxide layers, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 351, 1993, p245 - 258
M.E.G. Lyons , C.H. Lyons , C. Fitzgerald and T. Bannon, Polypyrrole based amperometric sensors : theory and characterization, Analyst, 118, 1993, p361 - 369
K. Becker, A. Rukwied, D. Allen, B. Knosp, H. Saisse, P. Brondsted, M. Bridge and M.E.G. Lyons, The effect of surface degradation on fatigue and fracture behaviour, Materials and Design, 14, 1993, p175 - 182
J.F. Cassidy, W. Breen, A. McGee, T. McCormac and M.E.G. Lyons, Cyclic voltammetry of a quasi-reversible system with a gaussian distribution of heterogeneous rate constants, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 333, 1992, p313 - 318
M.E.G. Lyons, H.G. Fay and T. McCabe, Charge transport processes in electroactive polymer films, Key Engineering Materials, 72-74, 1992, p381 - 416
Electrochemistry : Developing methodologies and applications in, Annual Reports C. Vol.88, London, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1992, pp135 - 257, [Michael E G Lyons]
M.E.G. Lyons, D.E. McCormack, A. Michas, C.H. Lyons and P.N. Bartlett, Metal oxide based amperometric chemical sensors: theory and applications, Key Engineering Materials, 72-74, 1992, p477 - 504
A. Michas, F. Andolfatto, M.E.G. Lyons and R. Durand, Gas evolution reactions at conductive metallic oxide electrodes for solid polymer electrolyte water electrolysis, Key Engineering Materials, 72-74, 1992, p535 - 550
M.E.G. Lyons, J.F. Cassidy, W. Breen, A. McGee and J.G. Vos, Amperometric response of mediating layers on electrode surfaces to gaussian concentration profiles in flowing streams , Electroanalysis, 4, 1992, p751 - 756
M.E.G. Lyons, C.H. Lyons, A. Michas and P.N. Bartlett, Amperometric chemical sensors based on microheterogeneous systems, Analyst, 117, 1992, p1271 - 1280
W. Breen, J.F. Cassidy and M.E.G. Lyons, An electrochemical study of cation permeability into polypyrrole containing [Fe(CN)6]4 - Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 297, 1991, p445 - 460
M.E.G. Lyons, W. Breen and J.F. Cassidy, Oxidation of ascorbic acid at polypyrrole coated electrodes, Journal of the Chemical Society Faraday Transactions, 87, 1991, p115 - 123
M.E.G. Lyons, C.H. Lyons, W. Breen and J.F. Cassidy, Conducting polymer based amperometric chemical sensors, Analytical Proceedings, 28, 1991, p104 - 106
R.J. Forster, M.E.G. Lyons and J.G. Vos, Thermodynamics and kinetics of heterogeneous electron transfer at glassy carbon / Os mium containing metallopolymer interfaces, Journal of the Chemical Society Faraday Transactions, 87, 1991, p3769 - 3774
J.F. Cassidy, W. Breen and M.E.G. Lyons, Amperometric response of electrodes coated with porous layers to Gaussian concentration profiles in flowing streams, Electroanalysis, 3, 1991, p293 - 297
W. Breen, J.F. Cassidy and M.E.G. Lyons, A theoretical study of permselective layers on amperometric electrodes in flowing streams, Analytical Chemistry, 63, 1991, p2263 - 2268
R.J. Forster, M.E.G. Lyons and J.G. Vos, Controlling processes in the rate of charge transport through [Os(bpy)2(PVP)nCl]Cl redox polymer modified electrodes, Journal of the Chemical Society Faraday Transactions, 87, 1991, p3761 - 3767
M.E.G. Lyons, P.N. Bartlett, C.H. Lyons, W. Breen and J.F. Cassidy, Conducting polymer based electrochemical sensors : theoretical analysis of the current response under steady state conditions, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 304, 1991, p1 - 6
J.F. Cassidy, W. Breen, E.O'Donoghue and M.E.G. Lyons, Electroactive cations as probes within zeolites: voltammetric behaviour of Hg(II) within Zeolite A, Electrochimica Acta, 36, 1991, p383 - 384
M.E.G. Lyons and P.N. Bartlett, Microheterogeneous catalysis in modified electrodes : electron transfer mediator / catalyst composites, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 316, 1991, p1 - 22
F. Beniere, J. Corish, M.E.G. Lyons, T. McCabe and A. Morin, Diffusion of iodine in polyacetylene, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 137, 1990, p2181 - 2185
M.E.G. Lyons, H.G. Fay, T. McCabe, J. Corish, J.G. Vos and A.J. Kelly, Charge percolation in electroactive polymer films, Journal of the Chemical Society Faraday Transactions, 86, 1990, p2905 - 2910
Electrochemistry : novel interfaces and macromolecular electroactive systems in, Annual Reports C. Vol.87, London, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1990, pp119 - 171, [Michael E G Lyons]
M.E.G. Lyons, D.E. McCormack, O. Smyth and P.N. Bartlett, Transport and kinetics in multicomponent modified electrodes, Journal of the Chemical Society Faraday Discussions, 88, 1990, p139 - 149
M.E.G. Lyons, H.G. Fay and M.E. Bridge, Localised pitting corrosion of X20Cr13 steel in aqueous chloride media, Advanced Engineered Materials, Dublin, 1990, edited by D.M.R. Taplin and D. Taylor , Parsons Press, 1990, pp572 - 605
Electrochemical properties of ruthenium oxides and some photoinduced electron transfer reactions in perfluorinated (nafion) ionomers in, editor(s)D.O. Hall and G. Grassi , Photoconversion processes for energy and chemicals, Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1989, pp151 - 159, [G. Binh-Cirlot, J.M. Kelly, M.E.G. Lyons and D.E. Mc Cormack]
J.V. Armstrong, J.M.D. Coey, J.G. Lunney and M.E.G. Lyons, Enhanced corrosion resistance in Nd15Fe77B8 by laser surface amorphization, Hyperfine Interactions, 46, 1989, p467 - 471
M.E.G. Lyons, D.E. McCormack and P.N. Bartlett, Microheterogeneous catalysis in modified electrodes, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 261, 1989, p51 - 59
R.J. Forster, A.J. Kelly, J.G. Vos and M.E.G. Lyons , The effect of supporting electrolyte and temperature on the rate of charge propagation through thin films of [Os(bpy)2PVP10Cl]Cl coated on stationary electrodes, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 270, 1989, p365 - 379
J.G. Lunney, J.V. Armstrong, J.M.D. Coey and M.E.G. Lyons, Enhanced corrosion resistance of Fe40Ni38Mo4B18 and Nd15Fe77B8 by laser glazing, SPIE Proceedings: Excimer lasers and applications, 1023, 1988, p216 - 223
M.E.G. Lyons, H.G. Fay, J.G. Vos and A.J. Kelly, Temperature dependence of charge transport processes in surface deposited redox polymer layers, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 250, 1988, p207 - 211
M.E.G. Lyons and L.D. Burke, The mechanism of oxygen reactions at porous oxide electrodes : Oxygen evolution at RuO2 and RuxSn1-xO2 electrodes in alkaline solutions under vigorous electrolysis conditions, Journal of the Chemical Society Faraday Transactions I, 83, 1987, p299 - 321
M.E.G. Lyons and L.D. Burke, Formation and stability of hydrous oxide films on iron under potential cycling conditions in aqueous solution at high pH, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 198, 1986, p347 - 368
Aspects of the electrochemical behaviour of methylene blue and neutral red modified electrodes in aqueous solution in, editor(s)M.R. Smyth and J.G. Vos , Electrochemistry Sensors and Analysis, Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1986, pp285 - 291, [M.E.G. Lyons, H.G. Fay, C. Mitchell and D.E. McCormack]
An electrochemical method to determine binding constants of small ligands to nucleic acids in, editor(s)M.R. Smyth and J.G. Vos , Electrochemistry Sensors and Analysis, Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1986, pp205 - 214, [J.M. Kelly, M.E.G. Lyons and W.J.M. van der Putten]
Electrochemistry of hydrous oxide films in, editor(s)J.O'M. Bockris, B.E. Conway, L.R. White , Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry Vol.18, New York, Plenum Press, 1986, pp169 - 247, [M.E.G. Lyons and L.D. Burke]
M.E.G. Lyons and L.D. Burke, Enhanced oxygen evolution at an activated iron electrode in alkaline solution, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 170, 1984, p377 - 381
L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons and M.M. McCarthy, Optimization of RuO2 and RuO2 based anodes for use in water electrolysis cells, CEC Report EUR 8651, Proceedings 3rd. International Seminar on hydrogen as an energy carrier, Lyons, France, May 1983, European Commission, 1983, pp128 - 138
L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons and M.M. McCarthy, Oxygen evolution and corrosion of RuO2 based electrodes, Advances in Hydrogen Energy, 3, 1982, p267-
L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons and O.J. Murphy, Formation of hydrous oxide films on cobalt under potential cycling conditions, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 132, 1982, p247 - 261
L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons and M.M. McCarthy, . "Oxygen evolution and corrosion of RuO2 based anodes, Proceedings 4 th. World Energy Conference, Pasadena California, 1982, edited by T.N. Veziroyln, W.D. Van Vorst and J.M. Kelly , Pergamon Press New York, 1982, pp267 - 278
L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons and D.P. Whelan, Influence of pH on the reduction of thick anodic films on gold, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 130, 1982, p131 - 142
L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons and M.M. McCarthy, Optimization of thermally prepared ruthenium dioxide anodes for use in water electrolysis cells, Proceedings 1st. Contractors meeting on water electrolysis, Brussels, 20-21 October 1981, edited by European Commission , 1981, pp26 - 36
L.D. Burke, M.E.G. Lyons, E.J.M. O'Sullivan and D.P. Whelan, Influence of hydrolysis on the redox behaviour of hydrous oxide films, Journal of Electroanalytical and Interfacial Electrochemistry, 122, 1981, p403 - 407
Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications
MEG Lyons, Everything is customisable now: Science in a globalised society, TCD Politics Society, Trinity College Dublin, 15 February, 2018
Research Expertise
Description
Research interests lie in the areas of Physical, Materials, nano- and bio-electrochemistry and in Raw Materials. Current activity is focused on the investigation of the redox, charge storage and electrocatalytic properties of nanostructured metal oxyhydroxide thin films for use as electrodes in water electrolysis cells and electrochemical fuel cells. The development of metal oxide and polymeric electrode materials for use as amperometric chemical and biological sensors in tandem with the mathematical modelling of reaction and diffusion of analytes at sensor electrode surfaces is an ongoing research activity.Projects
- Title
- Redox & catalytic properties of hydrated metal oxide electrodes for use in energy conversion & storage devices
- Summary
- In the present research programme the mechanism of hydrous oxide growth and the redox charging/discharging behaviour at a variety of noble (Pt, Rh, Ir) and non-noble metal (Fe, Co, Ni, Mn) hydrous oxides will be fully elucidated under well defined conditions using a range of in situ electrochemical (steady state and transient), nanogravimetric, spectroscopic and microscopic (scanning electrochemical and atomic force) in order to establish a coherent basis for preparation of defined materials with defined properties. The activity, kinetics and mechanism of the catalytically demanding dioxygen evolution and electroreduction reactions will then be probed and elucidated on the latter surfaces and at metal surfaces pre-coated with carbon nanotube meshes on which hydrous oxides are electrochemically grown. A detailed experimental basis to underpin a coherent predictive theory of electrocatalysis will therefore be established for the first time. This will result in a huge advance in the optimization of water electrolysis anode and PEM fuel cell cathode materials science and will bring the ideal of a sustainable electrochemistry based hydrogen economy closer to fruition.
- Funding Agency
- Science Foundation Ireland
- Date From
- 1 March 2011
- Date To
- 28 February 2016
Recognition
Awards and Honours
Senior Fellow Trinity College Dublin
Memberships
Member American Chemical Society