About Us

The DJIRE Lab is focused on the cutting-edge research utilizing in-situ/operando spectroelectrochemical techniques, including Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis, to better understand the reaction mechanisms of energy storage and conversion processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, ion intercalation and charge storage, and pseudocapacitive behavior of 2D transition metal carbide and nitride MXenes.

About Us

The DJIRE Lab is focused on the cutting-edge research utilizing in-situ/operando spectroelectrochemical techniques, including Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis, to better understand the reaction mechanisms of energy storage and conversion processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, ion intercalation and charge storage, and pseudocapacitive behavior of 2D transition metal carbide and nitride MXenes.

About Us

The DJIRE Lab is focused on the cutting-edge research utilizing in-situ/operando spectroelectrochemical techniques, including Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis, to better understand the reaction mechanisms of energy storage and conversion processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, ion intercalation and charge storage, and pseudocapacitive behavior of 2D transition metal carbide and nitride MXenes.

About Us

The DJIRE Lab is focused on the cutting-edge research utilizing in-situ/operando spectroelectrochemical techniques, including Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis, to better understand the reaction mechanisms of energy storage and conversion processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, ion intercalation and charge storage, and pseudocapacitive behavior of 2D transition metal carbide and nitride MXenes.

About Us

The DJIRE Lab is focused on the cutting-edge research utilizing in-situ/operando spectroelectrochemical techniques, including Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis, to better understand the reaction mechanisms of energy storage and conversion processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, ion intercalation and charge storage, and pseudocapacitive behavior of 2D transition metal carbide and nitride MXenes.

About Us

The DJIRE Lab is focused on the cutting-edge research utilizing in-situ/operando spectroelectrochemical techniques, including Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis, to better understand the reaction mechanisms of energy storage and conversion processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, ion intercalation and charge storage, and pseudocapacitive behavior of 2D transition metal carbide and nitride MXenes.

About Us

The DJIRE Lab is focused on the cutting-edge research utilizing in-situ/operando spectroelectrochemical techniques, including Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis, to better understand the reaction mechanisms of energy storage and conversion processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, ion intercalation and charge storage, and pseudocapacitive behavior of 2D transition metal carbide and nitride MXenes.

About Us

The DJIRE Lab is focused on the cutting-edge research utilizing in-situ/operando spectroelectrochemical techniques, including Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis, to better understand the reaction mechanisms of energy storage and conversion processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, ion intercalation and charge storage, and pseudocapacitive behavior of 2D transition metal carbide and nitride MXenes.

About Us

The DJIRE Lab is focused on the cutting-edge research utilizing in-situ/operando spectroelectrochemical techniques, including Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis, to better understand the reaction mechanisms of energy storage and conversion processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, ion intercalation and charge storage, and pseudocapacitive behavior of 2D transition metal carbide and nitride MXenes.

About Us

The DJIRE Lab is focused on the cutting-edge research utilizing in-situ/operando spectroelectrochemical techniques, including Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis, to better understand the reaction mechanisms of energy storage and conversion processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, ion intercalation and charge storage, and pseudocapacitive behavior of 2D transition metal carbide and nitride MXenes.

About Us

The DJIRE Lab is focused on the cutting-edge research utilizing in-situ/operando spectroelectrochemical techniques, including Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis, to better understand the reaction mechanisms of energy storage and conversion processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, ion intercalation and charge storage, and pseudocapacitive behavior of 2D transition metal carbide and nitride MXenes.

B. Ngozichukwu, E. Pranada, D. Johnson, and A. Djire “Nanolayered Ti4N3Tx MXene Retains its Electrocatalytic Properties After Prolonged Immersion in SolventsACS Applied Nano Materials, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.4c02503

C. Hsiao, J. Kasten, D. Johnson, B. Ngozichukwu, R. Yoo, S. Lee, A. Erdemir, and A. Djire “Switchable Charge Storage Mechanism via in Situ Activation of MXene Enables High Capacitance and Stability in Aqueous ElectrolytesACS Nano, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.3c12226

R. Yoo, D. Yesudoss, D. Johnson, and A. Djire “A Review on the Application of In-situ Raman Spectroelectrochemistryto Understand the Mechanisms of Hydrogen Evolution Reaction” ACS Catalysis, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.3c01687

J. Kasten, C.C. Hsiao, D. Johnson, and A. Djire “Superior Cyclability of High Surface Area Vanadium Nitride in Salt Electrolytes” Nanoscale Advances, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NA00810F.

E. Uwadiunor, V. Kotasthane, D. Yesudoss, H. Nguyen, E. Pranada, K. Obodo, M. Radovic, and A. Djire “Pt-like Catalytic Activity from an Atomistically Engineered Carbonitride MXene for Sustainable Hydrogen Production” Chem Catalysis, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.checat.2023.100634

R. Yoo and A. Djire “Decoupling the Surface and Bulk Reactivities of MXenes and Catalytic Activity Tuning Through Surface Chemistry Modification” ACS Catalysis, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.3c00655

E. Pranada, D. Johnson, R. Yoo, and A. Djire “Subsurface Oxygen Reduction Reaction Activity on Ti2N MXene Revealed by In-situ Raman SpectroelectrochemistrySustainable Energy & Fuels, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE01532C

September 14, 2024

David presented his work at the ECS Texas Symposium in College Station, Texas. He won 3rd place in the Poster Competition.

August 25, 2024

Dr. Djire was awarded the Early Career Program award from the Department of Defense Army Research Office (ARO ECP).
August 24, 2024

Dr. Djire attended the Texas Powerhouse meeting for Energy Policy in Texas.

August 20, 2024

Eugenie presented her work at the ACS Fall 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
August 12, 2024

Wynn won Best Presentation at the Texas Research Alliance for Clean Energy (TRACE) Meeting in College Station, Texas.

August 6, 2024

Dr. Djire presented a Keynote Lecture at the 3rd International MXene Conference in Drexel University, Philadelphia.

August 5, 2024

Bright, David, and Laura presented their works at the 3rd International MXene Conference in Drexel University, Philadelphia.

August 2, 2024

Dee presented her research accomplishments during the DJIRE Summer Program 2024 from May 2024 – July 2024.
July 25, 2024

Diya presented her work at the International Interns Poster Presentation in Texas A&M University, Texas. She presented her research accomplishments as an International Intern from May 2024
June 5, 2024

DJIRE Lab hosted Dr. Neil Spinner from Pine Research Instrumentation, Inc. for an EIS workshop. 
May 29, 2024

Dr. Djire presented a talk at the 245th ECS Meeting in San Francisco, California.

May 29, 2024

Eugenie presented her work at the 3rd Graduate Research Forum in Texas A&M at Qatar, Doha, Qatar.

May 21, 2024

Denis successfully defended his PhD Defense!

May 20, 2024

Ray successfully defended his PhD Preliminary Exam.

May 20, 2024

Bright’s work on Ti4N3Tx MXene and its electrocatalytic properties after prolonged immersion in solvents was accepted for publication in ACS Applied Nano Materials!

May 18, 2024

James presented his 2-year accomplishments in DJIRE Lab.

May 17, 2024

Diya joins the lab as an undergraduate researcher.