Anti-corrosive ion exchange polymeric membranes for green energy production

I believe, this chance to work alongside such esteemed professionals in MIT will be a valuable opportunity for me to enhance my skills and make meaningful contributions to the field. Moreover, this experience will also showcase the research excellence of UBC on a gloabal platform and will undoubtedly lead to future collaborations between our group and other well-known research teams.
This project has two main contributions to the industry and society. First, we are trying to develop multifunctional nanocomposite coatings with enhanced anti-corrosion properties and superior thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties. Indeed, we are trying to create an all-in-one systematic coating system that can be used for various applications. Second, COFs and their combination with robust polymer backbones are greatly interesting for CO2 utilization. The global imperative to combat climate change has catalyzed a profound interest in developing clean and sustainable energy solutions, particularly amidst the persistent challenge of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel utilization. In this context, CO2 electroreduction and water electrolysis emerge as compelling strategies for utilizing CO2 and green hydrogen production, offering a pathway to produce diverse chemicals while decreasing atmospheric CO2 and producing green hydrogen simultaneously.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammad Arjmand

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Partner:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

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