Thetransition to a low-carbon economy based on renewable electrical energyrequires the development of electrochemical energy storage and conversiontechnologies. These technologies rely on redox reactions taking place at thesurface of electrocatalyst materials. Notably, the utilization oftwo-dimensional materials, comprising single atomically thin layers, aselectrocatalysts has transformed the performance of such electrochemicalsystems. In this presentation, I will delve into the intricacies of isolatingthe electrochemical response from individual monolayers of two-dimensionalmaterials, highlighting how this nanoscale perspective has the potential torevolutionize the development of future technologies. By elucidating theprecise electrochemical mechanisms and properties of these materials, we canuncover invaluable insights that pave the way for the creation of moreefficient, durable, and sustainable energy technologies.
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Kim McKelvey 博士是新西兰惠灵顿维多利亚大学高级讲师。2014年博士毕业于英国华威大学，随后前往美国圣母大学和犹他大学进行博士后研究。McKelvey 博士在2017-2020年在爱尔兰都柏林圣三一大学任助理教授，自2022年起任新西兰惠灵顿维多利亚大学长聘副教授。他的主要研究方向为纳米电化学与电化学成像测量。