About the Project
About the Project:
Hydrogen is a promising sustainable energy carrier, but its storage, transportation and low volumetric energy density hinder large-scale deployment. Hydrogen carriers, such as ammonia, alcohols and liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), offer attractive alternatives for transporting hydrogen using existing infrastructure. However, traditional thermal cracking/reforming typically require high temperatures and substantial heat inputs, limiting system efficiency and operational flexibility.
This PhD project aims at developing low-temperature, high-efficiency and stable electrochemical cracking/reforming techniques to release hydrogen from carriers. Value-added chemicals may be co-produced to enhance the ecconomic viability of these technologies. The successful candidate will join a multideisciplinary team bridging electrochemistry, materials science and chemical engineering. The project will provide opportunities to gain experiences in catalyst design and synthesis, advanced electrochemical and material characterization techniques, and membrane-electrode-assembly (MEA) cell design and fabrication, contributing to the development of next-generation sustainable energy technologies.
Candidates Requirements:
We welcome applicants with a strong background in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or Chemical Engineering, preferably with experience in one or more of the following areas: nanomaterial synthesis, electrochemcial techniques, advanced material characterization techniques, MEA electrolyzer/cell (stack) fabrication, and/or material/system modelling.
