PATCH Project

Plasmonic Nanoparticle Enhanced CuO/BiVO₄ Heterojunctions for Photoelectrocatalytic Pollutant Degradation

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

About the Project

PATCH aims to develop plasmonic nanoparticle-enhanced CuO/BiVO₄ heterojunction photoelectrodes for efficient solar-driven photoelectrocatalytic degradation of pollutants. The project combines pulsed laser ablation in liquids (PLAL), advanced spectroscopy, and photoelectrochemistry.

Work Packages

WP1: Synthesis of plasmonic nanoparticle enhanced CuO/BiVO4 heterojunction and its integration

WP2: Basic characterization of the synthesized materials and characterization of charge excitation and transfer at interfaces

WP3: Evaluation of photoelectrocatalytic performance and environmental impact

WP4: Project Management

WP5: Training

WP6: Dissemination and Communication

PATCH Research Team

Dr. Prahlad Kumar Baruah

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow

Research Focus:
Plasmonic Nanomaterials
Laser Synthesis (PLAL)
CuO/BiVO₄ Heterojunctions
Photoelectrocatalytic Pollutant Degradation

Prof. Dr.-Ing. David Amans

Scientific Supervisor

Research Focus:
Nanomaterials
Luminescence
Plasma Physics
Laser Ablation
Physical Chemistry

Ing. Dr. Arsène Chemin

Co-Supervisor

Research Focus:
Photo(electro)catalysis
Diamond
Interfaces
X-ray Spectroscopy
Synchrotrons

Personal Website

The PATCH project is conducted at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship programme. The project brings together expertise in plasmonic nanomaterials, laser-based nanoparticle synthesis, advanced spectroscopy, semiconductor heterojunctions, and photoelectrocatalysis to develop sustainable solutions for water pollutant remediation.