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Mathilde Luneau is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology. Her research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis and electrocatalysis for sustainable reactions, employing a multidisciplinary approach encompassing materials synthesis, testing, and advanced characterization. She aims to design efficient catalytic materials for energy and environmental applications.
Education:
- PhD in Chemistry, University of Lyon, France.
- Postdoctoral Researcher at Harvard University under Prof. Cynthia Friend, investigating dilute alloy catalysts.
Research Interests:
Luneau’s work emphasizes sustainable reaction pathways using advanced catalytic systems. Her lab explores nanomaterials, bimetallic alloys, and electrochemical methods to enhance catalyst stability and selectivity. Key areas include fuel cell catalyst layers, oxygen-assisted coupling reactions, and additive manufacturing for flow reactors. She employs techniques like X-ray spectroscopy and machine learning to analyze catalyst structures and performance.
Publications:
Her recent studies highlight advancements in platinum nanoparticle synthesis, dilute PdAu catalysts, and Ti-6Al-4V anodes for electrochemical reactors. Trends reflect a focus on optimizing catalytic selectivity, stability under varying conditions, and scalable production methodologies.
Labs/Teams:
Luneau leads a research group at Chalmers dedicated to sustainable catalytic materials. Her team collaborates on projects like biogas processing and hydrogen production, leveraging interdisciplinary expertise in chemistry, engineering, and computational methods.
