Daina Upskuvienė

Dr. Daina Upskuvienė

Catalysis, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Vilnius, Vilniaus Miestas, Lithuania
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Biography

I am a researcher experienced in synthesizing and characterizing heterogeneous electrocatalysts for sustainable hydrogen generation. My work focuses on developing innovative, cost-effective catalysts based on non-noble metals and biomass-derived materials. I specialize in immobilizing metal nanoparticles on carbon-based and metallic supports (Ti, stainless steel, Cu) and applying diverse electrochemical techniques (CV, LSV, chronoamperometry, chronopotentiometry) for catalyst evaluation. I am skilled in materials characterization (FE-SEM, XRD, TEM, ICP-OES), enabling insight into structure–performance relationships in electrocatalytic systems. My research achievements include: – Nitrogen-doped carbon catalysts from hydrothermally carbonized wood, active in oxygen reduction reactions (ORR); – Bimetallic Ni–Mn catalysts with excellent OER stability in alkaline and seawater media for sustainable hydrogen production; – Cu–N dual-doped activated carbon from alder wood as an efficient ORR electrocatalyst. I also have experience in fuel cell prototyping (direct borohydride–H₂O₂ and glucose–H₂O₂ systems), bridging materials design and practical electrochemical applications. My goal is to advance clean energy technologies by creating durable, earth-abundant catalysts and promoting green chemistry and circular economy principles. My goal is to advance clean energy technologies by creating durable, earth-abundant catalysts and promoting green chemistry and circular economy principles.

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Center for Physical Sciences and Technology

Vilnius, Vilniaus Miestas, Lithuania

Catalysis

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