The development of novel polymer matrices for the electrocatalytic generation of hydrogen
This project aims to deliver a new technology to generate Hydrogen from water using a new technology and novel materials where novel electrocatalytic polymeric materials will be designed and synthesised for generating hydrogen from water.
Project Insights
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€128,956
Total Project Costs -
2 yr
Project Duration -
2015
Year Funded
Project Description
To achieve security of energy supply and counteract climate change there is a need for the development of new carbon neutral, environmentally friendly and sustainable energy production methods. Such a development will be of great benefit in our battle to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The hydrogen economy has been proposed as a solution as it only produces water when burned. At present hydrogen is primarily produced from fossil fuels, a process that produces large amounts of CO2. This project aims to deliver a new technology, where novel electrocatalytic polymeric materials will be designed and synthesised for generating hydrogen from water.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €128,956
Funding Agency: Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)
Year Funded: 2015
Lead Organisation: Dublin City University (DCU)