The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $490,521 project grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to the Regents of the University of Michigan to conduct research on the interface between liquid gallium electrodes and aqueous electrolytes. The objective is to gain a fundamental understanding of the microscopic details governing electrochemical processes at the liquid metal/liquid interface, including the structure of gallium surface oxides and the quasi-epitaxial growth of metal deposits. This research will also explore the formation and activity of supported catalytically active liquid metal platforms based on gallium for applications in hydrogen evolution and electrochemical CO2 reduction. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. No sub-awards are planned under this project.
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