Dominic Gerlach

Dominic Gerlach is a Researcher at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Surfaces and Thin Films department. His research focuses on advanced materials for energy applications, including electrocatalysts, thin films, and nanomaterials for renewable energy systems. He collaborates extensively on projects related to solar cells, hydrogen production, and sustainable chemical synthesis.

Research Interests: Gerlach’s work spans electrochemistry, catalysis, and materials engineering. He investigates novel materials such as nickel-based electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reactions, MXene-based energy storage systems, and surface engineering for enhanced material performance. His studies often integrate experimental techniques like X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to analyze material interfaces and chemical reactions.

Recent Work Trends: Recent publications highlight his contributions to improving catalyst stability, designing nanomaterials for industrial-scale reactions, and advancing sustainable processes like HMF oxidation and alanine synthesis from glycerol. He also explores fluorination effects on semiconductor surfaces and MXene surface engineering for lithium metal batteries.

Labs/Teams: He is part of the Surfaces and Thin Films research group, focusing on interdisciplinary projects at the interface of materials science and renewable energy technologies.