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Title:
Increasing the durability of oxygen evolution catalysts for green hydrogen and for CO2 utilization: Accelerated Testing and Modeling of Electrocatalysts at Industrially Relevant Conditions
Agreement Number:
1004917
Agreement Value:
$480,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 29, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Aiming to circumvent reliance on precious Ir-based OER catalysts used in polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolyzers for green hydrogen production, this Project will discover highly active and stable Ir-free acidic OER electrocatalysts. Their reaction mechanism and degradation pattern operating under industrially relevant conditions will be investigated. Different parameters in catalysts preparation including annealing temperature, feeding ratios, reaction time, and reaction approaches will be explored to study their correlation with the electrocatalytic performance. Spectroscopic tools at different dimension scales involving Raman, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FT-IR), X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), and differential electrochemical mass spectroscopy (DEMS) will be carried out to study the lattice structure, coordination environment, valence state evolution and overall mechanism of the catalysts during the electrolysis at working conditions. The Project will also attempt to cross-validate density functional theory (DFT) modelling with experimental results to explore the proposed working/degradation mechanism and optimize the lattice structure and exposed facets of the electrocatalysts.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5S 1S8
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q1-1004917
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108162330
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Toronto
Federal Riding Name:
University–Rosedale
Federal Riding Number:
35110
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