Green hydrogen via water electrolysis will play a key role as an energy vector and precursor of sustainable e-fuels and e-chemicals in the energy transition. For a successful deployment of electrolysis systems in industries, several technological challenges arise: overall efficiency, novel electrocatalysts, innovative materials, enhanced cell designs, co-electrolysis to yield chemical building blocks, etc.

The main aim of the research is to develop innovative electrochemical systems for green hydrogen and CO2 reduction under low-temperature AEM electrolysis. Several research themes may apply: novel conductive membranes, design of new catalysts and improved methods of synthesis, innovative electrochemical cell configurations, new strategies of operation, etc.

The researcher is expected to develop and implement experimental plans intended for scaling-up AEM electrolysers for green hydrogen or co-electrolysis with CO2, biomass solutions, waste water, etc.