05/09/2023
By Kwok Fan Chow

The Kennedy College of Science, Department of Chemistry, invites you to attend a Ph.D. Dissertation defense by Abbas P. Kazi entitled “Fabrication and Applications of Three-Dimensional, Open-Cell, Noble-Metal Electrodes.”

Degree: Doctoral
Location: Olney Hall, Room 518
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Time: 10 a.m.

Committee Chair:
Prof. Dionysios C. Christodouleas, Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Committee Members:

  • Prof. David Ryan, Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Prof. Kwok-Fan Chow, Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Prof. Michael B. Ross, Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Abstract:
This dissertation describes the fabrication of three-dimensional, open-cell, noble-metal (Au, Ag, and Pt) electrodes that have a complex geometry (wire mesh, metallic foam). Utrasonication-assisted electroplating method has been developed and applied for the fabrication of these electrodes. To enhance the surface roughness of these electrodes, hydrogen bubbling enhancing step has been added. These electrodes have applications in the detection of redox mediators, and bacteria decontamination applications.

All interested students and faculty members are invited to attend.