Title:
Anion exchange membrane development & in situ characterization for CO2 electrolyzers
Agreement Value:
$252,035.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021
Description:
This proposed research is focused on the study and development of anion exchange membranes (AEMs) for high-performance CO2 electrolyzers based on polymers invented at SFU, with Ionomr Innovations Inc. acting as a pipeline to commercialization. These polymers and membranes possess high anionic conductivity and very high, state-of-the-art, chemical and mechanical stability. These solid polymer electrolytes have been demonstrated in fuel cells and water electrolyzers but in order to integrate the materials into electrolytic CO2 devices they must be chemically and physically tailored for the specific application of CO2 reduction, as both membrane and ionomer in the catalyst layer possess differentiated requirements from either of the original applications. SFU will work in partnership with Ionomr to prepare novel anion conducting polymers and to incorporate them into different support substrates to prepare robust membranes of suitable quality for piloting and commercial deployment of CO2 electrolyzer units. SFU and Ionomr will partner with NRC to integrate solid polymer electrolyte membranes into CO2 electrolytic devices in order demonstrate anion-exchange membranes that promote high efficiency, high durability CO2 electrolysis for carbon capture and valorization.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Burnaby, British Columbia, CA V5A 1S6
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q4-947524
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
118520725
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 396 days. The total amended value is 155,000 dollars. Cardigan 11001
Recipient's Operating Name:
Simon Fraser University
Recipient's Legal Name:
Simon Fraser University
Federal Riding Name:
Burnaby North–Seymour
Federal Riding Number:
59002
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.