Entropy Optimization in 2D Materials for Enhanced Electrochemical Water Splitting
Public support
Provider
Czech Science Foundation
Programme
Standard projects
Call for proposals
SGA0202600001
Main participants
Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze / Fakulta chemické technologie
Contest type
VS - Public tender
Contract ID
26-22647S
Alternative language
Project name in Czech
Entropy Optimization in 2D Materials for Enhanced Electrochemical Water Splitting
Annotation in Czech
This project explores medium-to-high entropy 2D materials (HE2D) as electrocatalysts for alkaline water splitting, addressing the critical challenge in developing efficient, stable, and cost-effective alternatives to the use of critical raw materials. We will synthesize compositionally complex transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and metal phosphorus trichalcogenides (MPX3) via chemical vapor transport, incorporating 2-6 main elements to optimize d-band center properties and enhance catalytic activity. Computational modeling will guide composition design and elucidate reaction mechanisms. The materials will undergo comprehensive post-catalysis characterization to establish structure-activity relationships between configurational disorder and catalytic performance. Crucially, we will evaluate these catalysts in anion exchange membrane, zero-gap electrolyzers, related to industrially relevant conditions. This systematic approach aims to advance fundamental understanding of entropy-stabilized 2D materials while developing practical electrocatalysts for sustainable H2 production
Scientific branches
R&D category
ZV - Basic research
OECD FORD - main branch
21001 - Nano-materials (production and properties)
OECD FORD - secondary branch
10405 - Electrochemistry (dry cells, batteries, fuel cells, corrosion metals, electrolysis)
OECD FORD - another secondary branch
10402 - Inorganic and nuclear chemistry
CEP - equivalent branches <br>(according to the <a href="http://www.vyzkum.cz/storage/att/E6EF7938F0E854BAE520AC119FB22E8D/Prevodnik_oboru_Frascati.pdf">converter</a>)
CA - Inorganic chemistry<br>CG - Electrochemistry<br>CH - Nuclear and quantum chemistry, photo chemistry<br>JJ - Other materials
Solution timeline
Realization period - beginning
Jan 1, 2026
Realization period - end
Dec 31, 2028
Project status
Z - Beginning multi-year project
Latest support payment
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Data delivery to CEP
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data delivery code
CEP26-GA0-GA-R
Data delivery date
Apr 27, 2026
Finance
Total approved costs
8,276 thou. CZK
Public financial support
8,276 thou. CZK
Other public sources
0 thou. CZK
Non public and foreign sources
0 thou. CZK