Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Advanced electrolysis for chemical production and clean fuels
Agreement Number:
969535
Agreement Value:
$548,090.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2022
Description:
The project seeks to improve the anode compartment of an electrolyser where the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) occurs. Objectives are increased electrolysis performance (lower energy requirement, higher efficiency and chemical output) in this compartment in order to reduce the cost of the chemicals produced. To achieve, particular focus will be on the development of critical components (anodes, membranes) of advanced electrolysis used in the chemical production, energy, and water treatment sectors. Specific developments include new lower cost catalysts and novel deposition methods of these catalysts on membranes. Performance of these new materials will be assessed by focusing on the electrochemical production of two industrially important chemicals, hydrogen and ammonia. The synthesis of these chemicals will be used as the model reactions throughout this project to assess improved performance.
Producing hydrogen and ammonia via higher performance electrolysis at a lower cost will promote commercial uptake of electrolysis technologies. Use of electrolysis derived hydrogen and ammonia by the fossil fuel and fertilizer industries respectively can contribute to meeting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction in Canada.
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:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z3
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q3-969535
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108161779
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 548,090 dollars
Amendment Date
Oct 27, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
The University of British Columbia
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Quadra
Federal Riding Number:
59039
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.
NAICS Code:
541710
Amendments: