Prof. Marc Ledendecker has been awarded the Joachim Walther Schultze Prize 2024 for his pioneering work in the development of stable nanoparticles for electrochemical reactions. The German Association of Electrochemical Research Institutes (AGEF e.V.) awards the prize, endowed with 2.000 Euro, every two years to early career independent researchers for their important contribution to electrochemistry-related research topics. He was honored during the conference “Electrochemistry 2024”, organized by the Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh).
The development of nanoparticles that remain stable and highly efficient under extreme electrochemial conditions is critical in overcoming one of the key challenges in electrocatalysis: maintaining the performance and durability of catalysts at the nanoscale and thus opening pathways for their use in applications such as fuel cells, water electrolyzers or to produce small molecules like hydrogen peroxide. By harnessing the unique properties of nanoparticles, Prof. Ledendecker’s work promises to enhance the efficiency of sustainable energy systems, which is essential for the future of clean energy technologies.
In his acceptance speech, Prof. Ledendecker remarked that “this recognition is a powerful affirmation of my team’s dedication to exploring the frontier of electrochemical applications for nanotechnology”. “We hope that our discoveries will contribute to the widespread adoption of sustainable energy solutions.”