Piret

Piret Pikma

WG3 Leader

Director, Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry; Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu

University of Tartu
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Research/Professional Focus: Physical Chemistry, Interfacial electrochemistry
Interests/Keywords: adsorption studies, electrochemical double layer, ionic liquids
Collaboration Areas: adsorption studies, electrochemical double layer, ionic liquids
Highlights: Piret Pikma co-authored a comprehensive review on interfacial electrochemistry that synthesises advances in understanding the electrochemical double layer and adsorption processes relevant to energy storage and electrochemical technologies.
She has conducted experimental studies on the adsorption of organic molecules and ionic liquids at electrode interfaces using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and in-situ microscopy to elucidate interfacial structure and dynamics.
Her research has advanced knowledge of self-assembled adsorbed layers and hierarchical electrode porosity, clarifying their influence on capacitive behavior and electrochemical performance.
Contact/Connect: piret.pikma@ut.ee
Feel free to connect or reach out regarding adsorptions studies at the ionic liquid-monocrystal interface.