Project Info
New Materials for Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers
Ryan O’Hayre | mailto:rohayre@mines.edu
Opportunity to join a team effort to develop new ceramic materials and electrochemical devices for the conversion of chemical fuels into electricity and the reverse (conversion of H2O, CO2, and/or N2 plus electricity into chemical fuels). Learn the basics of materials synthesis, characterization, and the fabrication/testing of new ceramic-based fuel cell devices.
More Information
See: http://science.sciencemag.org/content/349/6254/1321
Grand Engineering: Develop carbon sequestration methods
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Strong academic record (3.5+ GPA), successful completion of basic chemistry and physics courses.
Time Commitment
20 hours/month
Skills/Techniques Gained
Materials synthesis, sintering, x-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, high-temperature electrochemical testing.
Mentoring Plan
The student will be paired with senior graduate students and postdocs for lab training and supervision. A set of regular weekly working hours will be agreed upon. The student will have the opportunity to participate in research group meetings and other group activities.