Karl Mayrhofer

Prof. Karl Mayrhofer is a Professor at the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (HI ERN), part of the Institute of Energy Technologies (IET) at Forschungszentrum Jülich. His primary research focuses on electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies, including water electrolysis, fuel cells, and CO₂ electrolysis. His work emphasizes catalyst development, material degradation mechanisms, and operando techniques for real-time analysis of electrochemical processes.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Electrocatalytic materials for OER/OHR reactions
• Bipolar plate stability in PEM electrolyzers
• Electrode flooding dynamics in CO₂ electrolyzers
• Real-time dissolution monitoring via coupled mass spectrometry

Recent publications highlight advancements in laser-engineered nanoparticles, iridium dissolution pathways, and scalable synthesis methods for electrocatalysts. His team has developed novel setups for high-throughput electrochemical analysis, enhancing understanding of catalyst performance under realistic operating conditions.

Current projects involve optimizing electrolyzer designs through advanced material characterization and advancing organic electrosynthesis processes with improved selectivity and stability.