Dr. Deji Akinwande’s research group has just published new research in ACS Nano. The team developed a novel method using UV-Ozone to create precisely engineered defects in graphene membranes. This breakthrough solves a major challenge in ultrathin hydrogen fuel cell membranes, improving their performance without affecting the material’s strength or stability.
The team’s innovative UV-Ozone technique allows for precise control of defects in graphene, making it possible to improve the performance and durability of hydrogen fuel cells. This could lead to more efficient and affordable clean energy solutions, especially when combined with state-of-the-art GORE Select membranes.
This research was led by Dr. Deji Akinwande and involved a group of researchers and TMI faculty, including Shanmukh Kutagulla, Patrick Carmichael, Matthew Coupin, Nicholas Ignacio, Ji-Won Kim, Keldy Stephen Mason, Jamie Warner, Narayana Aluru, Brian A. Korgel, Zachariah A. Page, and Deji Akinwande.
This work brings us one step closer to better, more reliable hydrogen fuel cells, which are key to the future of clean energy!
Read the Full Paper: Ozonated Monolayer Graphene for Extended Performance and Durability in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles | ACS Nano
