Professor Dr. Stuart Clarke

Biography

Professor Stuart Clarke's research focuses on Physical Chemistry, specifically within colloid interface science, adsorption of molecules on solid surfaces, and the behavior of complex fluids. His work includes developing electrocatalysts for water splitting, a process critical for sustainable hydrogen production. Current efforts are aimed at understanding and improving cheap, durable catalysts that can operate with renewable energy sources. He has discovered new organo-metallic complexes for efficient water splitting and developed innovative methodologies for preparing and characterizing these materials. Furthermore, he examines adsorption phenomena on metal surfaces, enhancing lubrication and preventing corrosion through detailed experimental techniques. His projects also delve into the formation of crystalline layers and the study of non-covalent interactions such as halogen bonding, which play a crucial role in molecular organization at surfaces. Clarke's interdisciplinary work extends to the development of deformable particles, with applications in energy production and supercapacitors. He collaborates internationally with leading scattering facilities, while also engaging in outreach through innovative surface coating demonstrations with the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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