Development of Efficient Cathodes for the Chlorate Process

The proposed project focuses on the research & development of efficient electrode materials for use in the Chlorate Process that produces bleaching agents used in the pulp & paper industry. As an electrochemical process, significant portions of the production costs of chlorate are attributable to electrical power consumption; therefore, improvements in energetic efficiency would result in appreciable reductions in production costs. Major energetic losses arise from inefficient electrode materials and the instability of catalytic coatings on the electrodes resulting from the harsh operating conditions. Our research aims to identify stable and efficient electrode materials using the techniques and expertise developed by the partner organization, FireWater Fuel Corp., for related hydrogen production applications. FireWater Fuel will benefit from the ability to attract highly trained personnel to our team in order to accelerate the commercialization of our catalyst technologies.

Faculty Supervisor:

Todd Christopher Sutherland

Student:

Partner:

Click Materials Corp

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Advanced Manufacturing; Nanotechnology; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

University of Calgary

Program: