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Electrochemical Research Laboratory

Publishing as reporting ideas and concepts examined with extreme precision and attention to detail.

Area of expertise:

Bio-analytical Electrochemistry. Heterogeneous electrocatalysis. Hydrogen Economy.

Water Treatment. CO2 Reduction. Electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction and evolution reaction.

Green Hydrogen Production. Bio-mimicking. Hydrogen Fuel Cells. Bio-Fuel Cells.

Bio-Electronics. Sensors and Bio-Sensors. Li and Zn-air Batteries Analysis and Development.

Photovoltaics and Bio-photovoltaics.

Chemical Engineering. Sustainability Reporting. Operations Sustainability.

Life Circle of Products and Productive Processes.


Dr. Federico Tasca boasts a distinguished academic background, having completed his doctoral studies (2006-2010) at Lund University, Sweden, where his research focused on the development of next-generation bioelectronics.
Following his PhD, he pursued postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions, including Stanford University (2011-2012) and the Universidad de Santiago de Chile (2012-2013).
Dr. Tasca further broadened his expertise by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on sustainability from Lund University (2010-2011) and engaging in research as a guest researcher at The University of New South Wales (2009-2010).
This diverse academic journey equipped Dr. Tasca with a unique blend of scientific expertise and business acumen, shaping him into a well-rounded researcher and scholar.
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Major Funded Projects and Awards

Amperometric biosensors for detection of sugars.

The Swedish Research Council

2004 - 2005

Diazonium modification of single wall carbon nanotubes immobilized on graphite electrodes  Solander Program.

The Swedish Research Council

2008 - 2009

Electrochemical studies of multicopper oxidase for enzymatic biofuel cell applications

The Swedish Chemical Society

2011 - 2012

Development of Inorganic Catalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction.

Dicyt Iniciacion Chile

2014

Electrochemical Studies of MAO oxidases.

Dicyt Associativo Chile

2014

Tuning the redox and electronic properties of metal complexes for metal complexes for the highest electrocatalytic activity.

Fondecyt 1140199 Chile

2014 - 2018

Development of three-dimensional nano-structured inorganic and enzymatic cathodes.

Fondecyt 11130167 Chile

2013 - 2017

Design and synthesis of non-precious metallic nanocatalysts (m-n-c) as alternative to Pt for energy conversion.

Fondecyt 1161117 Chile

2016-2020

Non-precious metallic nanocatalysts for the ORR.

COPEC-UC Chile

2018- 2020

Reactivity descriptors for MNx non-precious metal complexes as molecular catalysts for electrochemical reactions.

Fondecyt 1181037 Chile

2018-2022

N5 Catalysts for The ORR.

Fondecyt 1181840 Chile

2018 - 2022

TRANSFER DGT 2020.

Programa DGT USACH Chile

2020

Mapping reactivity descriptors of MNx molecular catalysts for electrochemical reactions relevant to energy conversion.

1221798 CI

2016-2020

Catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Zn-air Batteries and Green Hydrogen Production.

Fondecyt 1220988 Chile

2022-2026

Synthesis of Single-Atom Bifunctional Catalysts for Metal-air Batteries and Fuel Cells Development.

Fondecyt Chile

2024

The Team

Good research is the result of a strong and committed team.

    Nicolás Troncoso
    Nicolás Troncoso

    Student

    Undergraduate student specialization in bioelectrochemistry. Development of electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions

      Sergio Choque
      Sergio Choque

      PhD Student

      PhD student in the electrochemical studies of micro and macro algae, and the annual development of Biophoto technologies.

        Belén Gatíca
        Belén Gatíca

        Student

        Undergraduate student, lab assistant, synthesis and development of electrocatalysts.

          Manuel Díaz
          Manuel Díaz

          PhD Student

          PhD student , Electrochemical studies of rhenium-based catalysts.

            Mohamed Taka
            Mohamed Taka

            Post Doc

            Postdoctoral Researcher. Development of electrocatalysts for zinc-air batteries.

              Juan Carrasco
              Juan Carrasco

              Student

              Undergraduate student specialization in pharmacist. Electrochemical studies of hemoglobin-modified electrodes and biosensor development.