Materials Discovery and Manufacture

The materials used in electrochemical devices are key to their performance and longevity. These include electrodes, catalysts, membranes and casings. We have a large activity dedicated to the discovery and manufacture of advanced materials such as nanomaterials for batteries and fuel cells and the membranes used as electrolytes in a range of technologies. The EIL is closely linked to the Clean Materials Technology Group in the Department of Chemistry and the UCL Centre for Materials Research.

Research projects:

• Nanomaterials for Li-Ion batteries - continuous hydrothermal synthesis - Eva On Ying Wu
• Application of carbon nitrides in energy storage and conversion - Dr. Ana B Jorge Sobrido
• Novel catalysts for alkaline membrane fuel cells - Rhodri Jervis
• Novel catalysts and catalyst supports for fuel cells and electrolysers - Noramalina Mansor