With the growing urgency to decarbonize energy systems, proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have gained prominence as a clean power source. A critical barrier to their widespread adoption, however, lies in the cost and durability of bipolar plates (BPPs), essential components often reliant on expensive noble metals. In a recent study, we explored the … Continue reading Metal-carbon interfaces for future hydrogen-energy systems
Our latest study just dropped as a preprint on the SSRN server: Is Nitrogen Doping of Diamond-Like Carbon Films a Viable Strategy for Bipolar Plates in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells? đź’ˇ In this work, we challenge the idea that nitrogen doping improves Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings. Using a combination of electrochemical testing, electron microscopy, … Continue reading Aluminium + Diamond-Like Carbon for Next-Gen Hydrogen Fuel Cells
I am a huge admirer of Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder and her insightful reviews of science and global scientific activities. Recently, she published an excellent, well-researched video exploring the challenges of adopting hydrogen gas as a green energy source. Dr. Hossenfelder’s critical perspective is both valid and necessary for our community. Scientific hypes should always be … Continue reading “Hydrogen Hype is Dying”, by Sabine Hossenfelder
We are excited to share that our research article reviewing the mechanisms of hydrogen embrittlement in metallurgy, along with the challenges of measuring hydrogen in action in materials at the nanoscale, has been featured on the Brazilian portal UOL in the Gizmodo “giz_br” subsection. You can read the full article here: UOL Gizmodo Article. UOL is one of … Continue reading Our Research on Hydrogen Embrittlement Featured on “UOL Gizmodo” portal
We are thrilled to announce that our paper, “Limitations of hydrogen detection after 150 years of research on hydrogen embrittlement”, has been selected as one of the standout contributions in the Advanced Engineering Materials 2024 Virtual Issue. This special virtual collection, curated and selected by the Journal Editors, highlights some of the most exceptional research … Continue reading Our Paper Featured in the “Best of Advanced Engineering Materials 2024”
Our interview to the University of SĂŁo Paulo Newspaper has been now published! -- Experiments seek to demonstrate theories about how hydrogen weakens metal structures, which could help to overcome the problems caused by it The use of hydrogen as an energy source faces a major obstacle: damage to the metal pipes that transport it. … Continue reading “Hydrogen holds promise for clean energy but damages pipelines – scientists seek solution”
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