Electrocatalyst Development for Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis

This project focuses on advancing anode electrocatalyst materials for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE). The project aims to develop and characterise novel non-noble electrocatalysts using methods such as electrodeposition, solvothermal synthesis, and screen-printing. The project will synthesise and characterise a novel electrocatalytic materials and apply them to porous transport layers and membranes for testing in a laboratory-scale electrolyser (25 cm²). Various membranes will be evaluated for long-term stability and their impact on cell performance within the AEMWE setup. The novel catalysts will undergo testing at high current densities (up to 1 A cm⁻²) with a target of achieving a low cell voltage (< 2.0 V). Successful outcomes could significantly reduce renewable hydrogen production costs, benefitting the hydrogen production industry and contributing towards achieving the 2050 IRENA target of < 42 kWh kg⁻¹ H₂