Chayene Goncalves Anchieta
Forskning
I am a Chemical Engineer working at the intersection of catalysis, energy conversion, energy storage and advanced materials characterization, driven by the development of technologies for a more sustainable energy future. Currently, my work focuses on catalysts for seawater electrolysis and green hydrogen production. My research background spans heterogeneous catalysis, oxidative processes and Power-to-X technologies, including syngas production through methane tri-reforming and hydrogen production from green ammonia. I also have extensive experience in energy storage and conversion, particularly Li–O₂ batteries, with expertise covering catalyst and materials development, electrodes and electrolyte design.
A key part of my research is understanding how materials evolve under realistic operating conditions. Since 2016, I have been actively involved in operando synchrotron characterization, using techniques including XRD, XAS, XRF and XCT to connect structural and chemical changes with catalytic and electrochemical performance. I have designed operando cells and prototypes for real-time investigation of working materials and processes. During my postdoctoral research at the MicroXAS beamline at PSI/SLS, I developed further expertise in synchrotron experiments and in the design of operando cells and prototypes for chemical image investigation of working materials and processes with time and spatial resolution.
Research interests:
Catalysis
Operando Synchrotron Characterization
X-ray Techniques
Green Hydrogen
Seawater Electrolysis
Methane Tri-reforming
Power-to-X
Li–O₂, Li-S & Li-metal Batteries
Electrolytes
Cell & Reactor Design