Prof. Chen’s research interests span the areas of Electrochemistry, Photoelectrochemistry, Green Chemistry, Biorefining, Materials Science and Nanoscience. Electrochemical technologies are extensively used in metal production, fuel cell development, energy storage, corrosion protection, water purification, wastewater treatment, and environmental analysis. Our research program not only addresses fundamental issues relating to the structures and reactivity of electrochemical interfaces, but is also dedicated to the development of nanomaterial-based electrochemical technologies for advanced energy, environmental, food, and medical applications.
Chen research laboratory is well equipped with advanced instruments including atomic force microscopy, scanning tunneling microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, scanning electrochemical microscopy, total organic carbon (TOC) analyzer, TGA/DSC analyzer, BET surface area analyzer, several electrochemical workstations, pure water system, and facilities for the synthesis of nanomaterials. In addition, we have access to a wide range of analytical equipment located at the Electrochemical Technology Centre (ETC), the Nanoscience Facility, and the Advanced Analysis Centre.
