Postdoc Corrosion study of electrocatalysts used for green hydrogen production

Cost reductions throughout the supply chain have made green hydrogen a competitive green energy carrier for industrial and commercial applications. However, large quantities of green hydrogen cannot be supplied cost-effectively and efficiently for different reasons, including the process instability. An important parameter in green hydrogen scale-up is the durability of the electrodes used in electrolyzers.

This postdoc project will be working together with the industrial and academic partners in a large consortium aiming at the development of a novel electrolyzer for green hydrogen production. The main research focus of this postdoc project is to mechanistically study the corrosion behavior of the fabricated electrodes and suggest/develop anti-corrosion methods/coatings together with other project partners.

Department
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering undertakes innovative research dedicated to developing, producing, characterizing, and manipulating materials, with a focus on metals. Our goal is to enhance fundamental understanding, forming the basis for better performance, a longer life cycle, and preserved functionality, while at the same time improving the sustainable use of resources. With a focus on metals and metal-related materials, the MSE department conducts research dedicated to the sustainable development and characterization of materials that perform better, last longer, enhance functionality, conserve resources, and have a low environmental footprint, bridging the gap between social needs and available resources.