Pub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.206
Muhammad Zaid Ahmad , Sahrim Haji Ahmad , Ruey Shan Chen , Aznan Fazli Ismail , Mahendra Rao Somalu , Roshasnorlyza Hazan
This study investigates the effect of using low-purity oxides in synthesizing lanthanum strontium titanate ferrite (LSTF) on its electrochemical performance as a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) cathode material. Lanthanum oxide at 30% and 60% purity is extracted from monazite, and iron oxide at 70% and 90% purity is extracted from ilmenite as the LSTF precursor. Symmetrical pellets are fabricated from yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) as the electrolyte, samarium-doped ceria (SDC) as the buffer layer, and silver paste as the current-collecting layer (CCL). Results from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) demonstrate that LSTF made from extracted lanthanum with low purity shows comparable electrical performance with a polarity resistance (Rp) of below 0.2 Ω at operational temperature of 800 °C compared to LSTF made from commercial ingredients, while LSTF made from extracted iron shows equal performance only with high-purity ingredients. LSTF made with extracted lanthanum and iron exhibits an Rp of 0.5 Ω and does not show comparable performance with LSTF made with commercial ingredients, likely due to a high variety of impurities. Based on this study, LSTFLa30 and LSTFFe90 show high potential for SOFC cathode applications at operating temperatures in the range of 700–800 °C.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.205
Anna Peecock , Ben Hull-Bailey , Astley Hastings , Alfonso Martinez-Felipe , Lawrence B. Wilcox
As global economies seek to transition to low-carbon energy systems to achieve net zero targets, hydrogen has potential to play a key role to decarbonise sectors that are unsuited to electrification or where long-term energy storage is required. Hydrogen can also assist in enabling decentralized renewable power generation to satisfy higher electricity demand to match the scale-up of electrified technologies. In this context, suitable transport, storage, and distribution networks will be essential to connect hydrogen generation and utilisation sites. This paper presents a techno-economic impact evaluation of international marine hydrogen transportation between Canada and the Netherlands, comparing liquid hydrogen, ammonia, and a dibenzyl toluene liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) as potential transport vectors. Economic costs, energy consumption and losses in each phase of the transportation system were analysed for each vector. Based on the devised scenarios, our model suggests levelised costs of hydrogen of 6.35–9.49 $2022/kgH2 and pathway efficiencies of 55.6–71.9%. While liquid hydrogen was identified as the most cost-competitive carrier, sensitivity analysis revealed a merit order for system optimisation strategies, based upon which LOHC could outperform both liquid hydrogen and ammonia in the future.
{"title":"Techno-economic assessment of liquid carrier methods for intercontinental shipping of hydrogen: A case study","authors":"Anna Peecock , Ben Hull-Bailey , Astley Hastings , Alfonso Martinez-Felipe , Lawrence B. Wilcox","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.205","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.205","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As global economies seek to transition to low-carbon energy systems to achieve net zero targets, hydrogen has potential to play a key role to decarbonise sectors that are unsuited to electrification or where long-term energy storage is required. Hydrogen can also assist in enabling decentralized renewable power generation to satisfy higher electricity demand to match the scale-up of electrified technologies. In this context, suitable transport, storage, and distribution networks will be essential to connect hydrogen generation and utilisation sites. This paper presents a techno-economic impact evaluation of international marine hydrogen transportation between Canada and the Netherlands, comparing liquid hydrogen, ammonia, and a dibenzyl toluene liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) as potential transport vectors. Economic costs, energy consumption and losses in each phase of the transportation system were analysed for each vector. Based on the devised scenarios, our model suggests levelised costs of hydrogen of 6.35–9.49 $<sub>2022</sub>/kg<sub>H2</sub> and pathway efficiencies of 55.6–71.9%. While liquid hydrogen was identified as the most cost-competitive carrier, sensitivity analysis revealed a merit order for system optimisation strategies, based upon which LOHC could outperform both liquid hydrogen and ammonia in the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":337,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hydrogen Energy","volume":"94 ","pages":"Pages 971-983"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142657013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Designing a highly effective bifunctional electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a sensible approach for generating enormous hydrogen fuel by electrochemical water splitting. Herein, a high performance of ZIF-derived Co3S4 on WS2-WO3 electrocatalyst was developed for overall water splitting reactions. For developing the mixed phase of WS2-WO3, thioacetamide (TAA) played a crucial role as a sulfur source and acted as intercalating agent for expanding the layers of 1T WS2 via the possible generation of NH4+ ion. The high electrocatalytic performances is attained by the homogeneous incorporation and tunable properties of nano-sized Co3S4 on WS2-WO3. The electrocatalyst showed remarkable HER performance with an overpotential of only 73 mV and good OER efficiency with an overpotential of 307 mV at 10 mA/cm2. The long term chronopotentiometry and CV cycles performances convinces the stability of the electrocatalysts. A reasonable two-electrode overall water splitting performance was achieved by the WS2-WO3/Co3S4 electrocatalyst in an asymmetric device, paving the path for more developments in the design and optimization of electrocatalysts for renewable energy conversion.
{"title":"Synergistic insights into the electrocatalytic mechanisms of ZIF-derived Co3S4 on 1T-WS2/WO3 for electrochemical water splitting","authors":"Nimisha Baby , Nagaraj Murugan , Sadhasivam Thangarasu , Yoong Ahm Kim , Tae-Hwan Oh","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.098","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.098","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Designing a highly effective bifunctional electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a sensible approach for generating enormous hydrogen fuel by electrochemical water splitting. Herein, a high performance of ZIF-derived Co<sub>3</sub>S<sub>4</sub> on WS<sub>2</sub>-WO<sub>3</sub> electrocatalyst was developed for overall water splitting reactions. For developing the mixed phase of WS<sub>2</sub>-WO<sub>3</sub>, thioacetamide (TAA) played a crucial role as a sulfur source and acted as intercalating agent for expanding the layers of 1T WS<sub>2</sub> via the possible generation of NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup> ion. The high electrocatalytic performances is attained by the homogeneous incorporation and tunable properties of nano-sized Co<sub>3</sub>S<sub>4</sub> on WS<sub>2</sub>-WO<sub>3</sub>. The electrocatalyst showed remarkable HER performance with an overpotential of only 73 mV and good OER efficiency with an overpotential of 307 mV at 10 mA/cm<sup>2</sup>. The long term chronopotentiometry and CV cycles performances convinces the stability of the electrocatalysts. A reasonable two-electrode overall water splitting performance was achieved by the WS<sub>2</sub>-WO<sub>3</sub>/Co<sub>3</sub>S<sub>4</sub> electrocatalyst in an asymmetric device, paving the path for more developments in the design and optimization of electrocatalysts for renewable energy conversion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":337,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hydrogen Energy","volume":"94 ","pages":"Pages 1005-1017"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142657133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.168
Wladilson Alves Martins , Francisco Simão Neto , Patrick da Silva Sousa , Israel Oliveira Cavalcante , Jessica Lopes da Silva , Rafael Leandro Fernandes Melo , Rita Karolinny Chaves de Lima , Rodrigo da Silva Vieira , Francisco Izaias da Silva Aires , José Cleiton Sousa dos Santos
This study delves into the burgeoning realm of biohydrogen production from renewable resources, with a particular focus on the role of bioreactors in addressing the worldwide demand for sustainable energy. It highlights the importance of selecting appropriate microorganisms, optimizing cultivation conditions, and designing efficient bioreactors. The research demonstrates how utilizing agricultural and industrial waste can substantially cut greenhouse gas emissions. A bibliometric analysis shows a marked increase in publications, with China initially at the forefront, though India is rapidly gaining ground. While China leads regarding the H-index and citations, notable contributions come from India and South Korea. Funding from agencies in China and Brazil, as are contributions from specific scientific journals, is crucial. Co-authorship and co-citation analysis pinpoint key researchers and collaborative networks. Moreover, keyword trends like "dark fermentation," "Enterobacter aerogenes," and "lignocellulosic biomass" indicate evolving research directions. Overall, the findings highlight China's dominance in the field and offer strategic insights into future developments in biohydrogen production for cleaner energy solutions.
本研究深入探讨了利用可再生资源生产生物氢这一新兴领域,尤其关注生物反应器在满足全球对可持续能源需求方面的作用。它强调了选择适当微生物、优化培养条件和设计高效生物反应器的重要性。研究表明,利用农业和工业废弃物可以大幅减少温室气体排放。文献计量学分析表明,论文数量显著增加,中国最初处于领先地位,但印度正在迅速崛起。虽然中国在 H 指数和引文方面领先,但印度和韩国也做出了显著贡献。中国和巴西机构的资助以及特定科学期刊的贡献至关重要。合著和合引分析可以确定关键研究人员和合作网络。此外,"黑暗发酵"、"产气肠杆菌 "和 "木质纤维素生物质 "等关键词趋势也表明了不断发展的研究方向。总之,研究结果凸显了中国在该领域的主导地位,并为未来清洁能源解决方案生物制氢的发展提供了战略性见解。
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Pub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.204
X.Y. Zhang, Y.T. Ge
Hydrogen and metal hydride reactions in a decarbonized heat pump system with low-grade waste heat recovery offer a promising path for sustainable energy storage and conversion. Based on actual metal hydride reactor designs, this study developed a 2D transient Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model for such a heat pump system working with hydrogen and a metal hydride alloy pair of Zr0.9Ti0.1Cr0.6Fe1.4 and LaNi4.25Al0.75. The effects of operating temperatures on the coefficient of performance (COP) and specific heat power (SHP) of the system have been presented and analyzed. Subsequently, raising the medium-temperature heat sink (TM) from 358.15 K to 373.15 K, and low-temperature heat source (TL) from 308.15 K to 323.15 K, results in a decrease in the COP by 25.57%, and an increase in the COP by 38.2%, respectively. An optimum value of high-temperature heat source (TH) exists at 493.15 K for a maximum COP. In addition, the higher thermal conductivity increases the absorption and desorption capacity of hydrogen.
{"title":"Performance analysis of metal hydride heat pump system with CFD modelling development and actual reactor designs","authors":"X.Y. Zhang, Y.T. Ge","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.204","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.204","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogen and metal hydride reactions in a decarbonized heat pump system with low-grade waste heat recovery offer a promising path for sustainable energy storage and conversion. Based on actual metal hydride reactor designs, this study developed a 2D transient Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model for such a heat pump system working with hydrogen and a metal hydride alloy pair of Zr<sub>0.9</sub>Ti<sub>0.1</sub>Cr<sub>0.6</sub>Fe<sub>1.4</sub> and LaNi<sub>4.25</sub>Al<sub>0.75</sub>. The effects of operating temperatures on the coefficient of performance (COP) and specific heat power (SHP) of the system have been presented and analyzed. Subsequently, raising the medium-temperature heat sink (T<sub>M</sub>) from 358.15 K to 373.15 K, and low-temperature heat source (T<sub>L</sub>) from 308.15 K to 323.15 K, results in a decrease in the COP by 25.57%, and an increase in the COP by 38.2%, respectively. An optimum value of high-temperature heat source (T<sub>H</sub>) exists at 493.15 K for a maximum COP. In addition, the higher thermal conductivity increases the absorption and desorption capacity of hydrogen.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":337,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hydrogen Energy","volume":"94 ","pages":"Pages 1146-1159"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142657205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.118
Jing Wen , Patricia de Rango , Nathalie Allain , Marc Novelli , Thierry Grosdidier , Laetitia Laversenne
While Mg–Mg2Ni composites are promising for hydrogen storage, their implementation is hindered by our incomplete understanding of absorption/desorption kinetics. Here, we combine in situ neutron diffraction with kinetic and microstructural analyses to uncover the sorption mechanism of deuterated hydrogen D2 in a Mg–Mg2Ni composite processed by fast forging. Phase transitions upon first absorption are found to be different from subsequent absorptions. The first absorption involves rapid formation of Mg2NiD0.3-x followed by simultaneous formation of MgD2 and Mg2NiD4. Kinetic modeling indicates that surface nucleation of the magnesium hydride is rate-limiting. Subsequent absorptions involve two phases, Mg and Mg2NiD0.3-x, which promote absorption. Kinetic modeling and microstructure analysis indicate that (1) MgD2 nucleation occurs at the Mg–Mg2NiD0.3-x interface and (2) Mg2NiD4 formation is kinetically controlled by deuterium diffusion through the growing Mg2NiD4 plate. In all desorptions, deuterium release starts by rapid decomposition of Mg2NiD4 into Mg2NiD0.3-x, followed by slower MgD2 decomposition.
{"title":"In situ observation and kinetic modeling of the fundamental mechanisms underlying hydrogen sorption in forged Mg–Mg2Ni composites","authors":"Jing Wen , Patricia de Rango , Nathalie Allain , Marc Novelli , Thierry Grosdidier , Laetitia Laversenne","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.118","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.118","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While Mg–Mg<sub>2</sub>Ni composites are promising for hydrogen storage, their implementation is hindered by our incomplete understanding of absorption/desorption kinetics. Here, we combine <em>in situ</em> neutron diffraction with kinetic and microstructural analyses to uncover the sorption mechanism of deuterated hydrogen D<sub>2</sub> in a Mg–Mg<sub>2</sub>Ni composite processed by fast forging. Phase transitions upon first absorption are found to be different from subsequent absorptions. The first absorption involves rapid formation of Mg<sub>2</sub>NiD<sub>0.3-<em>x</em></sub> followed by simultaneous formation of MgD<sub>2</sub> and Mg<sub>2</sub>NiD<sub>4</sub>. Kinetic modeling indicates that surface nucleation of the magnesium hydride is rate-limiting. Subsequent absorptions involve two phases, Mg and Mg<sub>2</sub>NiD<sub>0.3-<em>x</em></sub>, which promote absorption. Kinetic modeling and microstructure analysis indicate that (1) MgD<sub>2</sub> nucleation occurs at the Mg–Mg<sub>2</sub>NiD<sub>0.3-<em>x</em></sub> interface and (2) Mg<sub>2</sub>NiD<sub>4</sub> formation is kinetically controlled by deuterium diffusion through the growing Mg<sub>2</sub>NiD<sub>4</sub> plate. In all desorptions, deuterium release starts by rapid decomposition of Mg<sub>2</sub>NiD<sub>4</sub> into Mg<sub>2</sub>NiD<sub>0.3-<em>x</em></sub>, followed by slower MgD<sub>2</sub> decomposition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":337,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hydrogen Energy","volume":"94 ","pages":"Pages 1160-1173"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142657272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.164
Zhaoxing Li, Yang Zhang, Hai Zhang
The non-adiabatic effect on NOx emission for the swirl premixed NH3/H2/air combustion under fuel-rich/quick-mix/fuel-lean (RQL) conditions was experimentally studied. The wall temperature of the quartz combustor was controlled by surrounding heating. Results showed that both H2-blending and thermal insulation were in favor of enlarging the low-NOx range and lowering the valley NOx, due to the less NO and unburnt NH3, and smaller flow rate from the primary stage. In the post-flame zone of the primary stage, increasing combustion temperature significantly enhanced NO reduction, Thus, for low NOx emission, it is essential to keep enough thermal insulation there. Experimental measurements also found remarkable N2O could be formed in the secondary stage when combustion temperature was low and much unburnt NH3 was excessive. Kinetic analyses showed this phenomenon was due to the high combination rate of NH and NO, and low reduction rate of H radical.
实验研究了在燃料丰富/快速混合/燃料贫乏(RQL)条件下,漩涡预混合 NH3/H2/air 燃烧对氮氧化物排放的非绝热影响。石英燃烧器的壁温由周围加热控制。结果表明,由于氮氧化物和未燃烧的 NH3 较少,以及初级阶段的流速较小,H2 混合和隔热都有利于扩大低氮氧化物范围和降低氮氧化物谷值。在初级燃烧阶段的后火焰区,燃烧温度的升高显著提高了氮氧化物的减少量,因此,为了实现低氮氧化物排放,必须在该区域保持足够的隔热性能。实验测量还发现,当燃烧温度较低且未燃烧的 NH3 过多时,二级燃烧区会形成显著的 N2O。动力学分析表明,造成这种现象的原因是 NH 和 NO 的结合率高,而 H 自由基的还原率低。
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Pub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.064
Monisha Alam, Alsayed Mostafa, Bipro Ranjan Dhar
Biohydrogen production via dark fermentation offers a promising route for waste-to-bioenergy. The impact of emerging contaminants like microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in the waste on fermentative hydrogen production has not been thoroughly examined. Notably, a systematic comparison between petroleum-based and bio-based MPs/NPs in the hydrogen fermentation process has not yet been explored. We investigated the effects of petroleum-derived polyethylene MPs, polyvinyl chloride MPs, polystyrene NPs, and bio-based polyhydroxy butyrate and polylactic acid MPs, at low and high concentrations, on hydrogen production from primary sludge. Inhibition of hydrogen production ranged from 8.2% to 82.4%, with high concentrations of petro-based MPs/NPs causing more significant inhibition. Bio-based MPs exhibited lower inhibition compared to petro-based MPs/NPs. PsNPs at 0.3 mg/L exhibited the highest inhibition, accompanied by the highest increase (77.3%) in reactive oxygen species compared to the control. High levels of MPs/NPs increased extracellular polymeric substance production, indicating a protective response to toxicity. These findings highlight the importance of studying how emerging MPs/NPs pollutants in wastewater sludge impact fermentative hydrogen production and sludge properties.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.11.147
Zahrah Alhalili , Mohammad Shariq , Noha Al-Qasmi , Othman Hakami , Hussain J. Alathlawi , Abdulrahman F. Alharbi , Ebtihal A. Mergani , Ezdehar A. Elghazali , Afaf I. Elghazali , Ibrahim Mahariq
Noble metal-free catalysts have recently attracted much attention towards overall electrochemical water splitting. However, poor kinetics of the reactions, involved in water splitting leads to lower hydrogen production in alkaline electrolytes. Hence, it is essential to design highly active, conductive and cost-efficient catalysts for water electrolysis. Therefore, a bifunctional electrocatalyst based on cobalt oxide (CoO) incorporated over nickel selenide (NiSe2) supported on nickel foam (CoO/NiSe2/NF) was synthesized via a two-step process involving hydrothermal and electrochemical deposition methods. The synthesized material was characterized thoroughly using XRD, XPS, SEM and FE-SEM. After thorough characterization, all the synthesized materials were employed as electrocatalysts towards overall water splitting. The electrochemical studies revealed that CoO/NiSe2/NF has demonstrated excellent electrocatalytic activity towards overall electrochemical water splitting. The improved electrochemical activity of nano-hybrid could be attributed to heterogeneous structure, enhanced edge sites and the synergetic cooperation of CoO and NiSe2. Finally, two electrode setups were prepared to perform overall water electrolysis in which CoO/NiSe2/NF need a cell potential of 2.03 V to attain 100 mA cm−2. The study proposes an approach for heterogeneous structure engineering to boost the catalytic performance of noble metal-free materials.
不含贵金属的催化剂最近在整体电化学水分离方面引起了广泛关注。然而,由于水分离反应的动力学性能较差,导致在碱性电解质中的产氢量较低。因此,设计高活性、高导电性和高成本效益的电解水催化剂至关重要。因此,通过水热法和电化学沉积法两步法合成了一种基于氧化钴(CoO)和硒化镍(NiSe2)的双功能电催化剂(CoO/NiSe2/NF)。利用 XRD、XPS、SEM 和 FE-SEM 对合成材料进行了全面表征。经过全面表征后,所有合成材料都被用作整体水分离的电催化剂。电化学研究表明,CoO/NiSe2/NF 在整体电化学水分离方面表现出卓越的电催化活性。纳米混合物电化学活性的提高可归因于异质结构、增强的边缘位点以及 CoO 和 NiSe2 的协同作用。最后,研究人员制备了两种电极设置来进行整体水电解,其中 CoO/NiSe2/NF 需要 2.03 V 的电池电位才能达到 100 mA cm-2。该研究提出了一种异质结构工程方法,以提高无贵金属材料的催化性能。
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Titanium (Ti), commercially used as substrate for porous transport layers (PTLs) in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEMWEs), tends to form passivating oxide layer, increasing interfacial contact resistance (ICR) and reducing performance and durability; practice of using precious metal coatings for mitigation significantly increases costs. This study investigates niobium-tantalum (Nb–Ta) alloys as cost-effective interlayer coatings on Ti-felt to reduce precious metal loading. Nb–Ta coated samples significantly increase corrosion potential, lower current densities by 3–4 orders of magnitude, reduce ICR by 3.5 times, and improve durability. The best performance sample with an ultra-low amount of platinum, shows 8 times greater durability, 12.5% reduction in ohmic resistance and 28% increase in current density at +2.0 V than the commercial PTL in a single cell stack. Improved contact angle, electrical, and thermal conductivity highlight Nb–Ta interlayer coatings for PTLs, offering a cost-effective strategy to enhance PEMWE performance and durability for green hydrogen production.
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