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Polaron Formation

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Local charge centers that form on titanium dioxide semiconductor surfaces when electrode potential is applied. These are charged defects that activate the hydrogen evolution reaction.

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Often mentioned with · Organizations

Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation
Philanthropic funding
other Finland 1 mention
University of Jyväskylä
Higher education and research, particularly in chemistry, physics, and materials science
institution Finland 1 mention
Multiple Chinese universities and research institutes
Higher education and research
other China 1 mention
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Often mentioned with · Locations

Central Finland (Jyväskylä)
Central Finland (Jyväskylä)
FI 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Projects

Semiconductor Electrodes for Hydrogen Evolution
Research project studying how semiconductor materials enable green hydrogen production through photoelectrochemistry and electrocatalysis, specifically investigating polaron-mediated hydrogen evolution on titanium dioxide surfaces.
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Often mentioned with · Facilities

University of Jyväskylä Research Laboratories
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Often mentioned with · Products

TiO2 Semiconductor Electrode for Hydrogen Evolution
Prototype semiconductor electrode material demonstrating polaron-mediated hydrogen evolution reaction as alternative to platinum-based catalysts
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Constant Inner Potential Density Functional Theory (DFT) Method
Computational method for modeling semiconductor electrochemistry at atomic and electron levels, enabling inclusion of electrode potential effects in simulations
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Often mentioned with · People

Senior Lecturer Marko Melander
Finland 1 mention
Professor Karoliina Honkala
Finland 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Research studies

Potential-dependent polaron formation activates TiO2 for the hydrogen evolution reaction
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Hydrogen production with semiconductor TiO2 electrodes

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