In this project, we will be working on creating a highly efficient and stable low-loading noble metal catalyst that will be integrated into a 3D porous structure. This catalyst and structure will be used in a 15 kW AEM electrolyzer. Our goal is to assess the enhanced performance and long-term stability of this catalyst when applied to the designed 3D porous structure, which will serve as the gas diffusion layer in the cell assembly.
Cipher Neutron, the only Canadian AEM electrolyzer company, expresses a strong interest in this project. They are committed to conducting comprehensive testing of all synthesized catalysts with their commercial electrolyzers and share the results with our research team for further improvement. The proposed project will advance the knowledge of catalyst efficiency and degradation rate in a commercial AEM electrolyzer (15kW) The main challenge of the proposed project is to minimize the degradation of the catalyst in an operating 15 kW electrolyzer.
AWSN x FES: WinSTEM Week at the Thelma Chalifoux School
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Ask an Energy Expert Series
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Climate Quest Exhibit @ TELUS World of Science
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Demonstration on green H2 production
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Energy Talks
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Enhanced Oxygen Evolution Reaction Performance of ZnO Nanorods on Activated Carbon Cloth
Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Exploring the Ultra-Low Loading of IrOx on TiO2 Nanotube Arrays Using a Facile Electrochemical Method
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Future Energy Systems' Energy Explorers program - TELUS World of Science
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In situ Pt single-atom trapping on TiO2 nanotubes via ultrasonication: a one-pot approach to produce active electrodes for electrocatalytic H2 evolution
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Major partnerships or collaborations
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NARGMATs representation - as part of the Future Energy Systems initiative at the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) mixer
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NRGMATs Energy Materials Group – Lab Tour Summary for Edmonton's Teachers
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Nanostructured Nickel Oxide Electrodes Fabricated Using Glancing Angle Deposition for Electrochemical Water Splitting
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Presentation on green hydrogen - Future Energy Systems (FES) team at K-Days
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Southeast Edmonton Men's Shed Presentatio
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TeamUP Science - outreach event
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To familiarize kids with the potential of hydrogen energy
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Two visitors from University of Siegen - Germany
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Under review manuscript (Journal of Materials Chemistry A) - Ula's work
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