Gas Bubbling for Oxygen Evolution Reaction

A macro photograph showing an OER (Oxygen Evolution Reaction) electrocatalyst in action. Small, highly reflective oxygen bubbles are being produced on the surface of a glassy carbon electrode modified with cobalt nanocarbide. The bubbles in the foreground are in sharp focus, appearing as perfect silver spheres that mirror the surrounding light. In the background, dozens of out-of-focus oxygen bubbles create a soft, ethereal bokeh effect, appearing as glowing lavender and white rings against a deep, dark liquid environment.

Label: Gas Bubbling for Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Artist: Amanda J. Ritz
Description: OER electrocatalyst (cobalt nanocarbide) producing oxygen bubbles on the nanomaterial modified glassy carbon electrode surface.
Type: DSLR
Artist Affiliation: Graduate Student
Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Area of Research: Chemistry, Electrochemistry
Date: 2019