CELL2H2
Green Hydrogen and High-Value Chemicals by Electrocatalytic Valorisation of Cellulose
Electrochemical Materials and Applications
Our research mission is to advance clean electrochemical energy and power-to-X technologies, key enablers of a carbon-neutral and sustainable society. We combine fundamental and applied electrochemical materials science, driving innovation in both understanding and practical applications.
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Research areas
- Electrocatalytic valorization of biomass-derived chemicals, plastic residues, and other renewable resources
- Alternative green hydrogen production by co-electrolysis
- Electrochemical interfaces and processes for a low-carbon future
- Systems electrochemistry (from nano to macro relationships)
How we work
- Materials synthesis: We design novel electrocatalytic materials using hydrothermal synthesis and electrodeposition, with precise control over composition, morphology and structure.
- Electrochemical characterisation: We use conventional and advanced electrochemical techniques to understand material performance and reaction processes across multiple operational scales from batch to flow cells.
- Operando and microscopy methods: We develop and apply in situ spectro-electrochemistry and electrochemical microscopy to reveal how local structure, composition and activity are connected.
- Automated electrochemistry and acceleration: We combine high-throughput approaches and automated electrochemical platforms to accelerate materials discovery and optimise reaction conditions.
Current projects
AGRI-WASTE2H2
Green Hydrogen and Platform Chemicals from Agricultural Residues
HYXYL
Hydrogen production via co-electrolysis of xylan
VALOPET
Sustainable Valorization of PET Waste to Polymers and Hydrogen
COPRO
Electricity-driven co-production of xylitol from forest sugars and glycolic acid from PET waste
Our team
- Taru Lautamatti (Research Assistant, MSc thesis, 2025-2026): Development of chiral gold nanostructures for glucose electro-oxidation.
- Wakana Maeda (Student intern, 2025): Study of membrane materials for glucose electro-oxidation
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Latest publications
More information on our research in the Aalto research portal.
Join us / Open opportunities
We are always eager to connect with motivated and talented researchers who share our vision for advancing sustainable electrochemical materials science.
- We don't have any funded positions open at the moment.
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