Electrochemical promotion of Ni-based catalyst for hydrogen production via ethanol and glycerol steam reforming

The proposed research will result in better understanding of the mechanism of ethanol and glycerol steam reforming while using Ni-based electrocatalysts. The main goal is hydrogen production from glycerol waste and ethanol. It will foster research in one of the promising process of hydrogen rich gas production. The results will be submitted to peer-reviewed journals, international and regional events such as conferences and workshops. This will allow us to interact with the research community, diffuse the scientific results and anticipate the future research behind the proposed work. All in all, this project will lay the foundation of Canadian leadership in the next generation of electrochemical clean energy technologies.

Faculty Supervisor:

Elena Baranova

Student:

Partner:

Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Clean Technology; Nanotechnology; Energy and Utilities

University:

University of Ottawa

Program: