Direct liquid fuel cells are considered an ideal electrochemical energy device to supplement Li-batteries in some special applications, due to the higher energy density of liquid fuel, quiet operation, and independent of charging plugs. We are interested in develop direct carbohydrazide fuel cells with high power density and high energy and fuel efficiency. Now we are investigating electrochemical reaction mechanisms of carbohydrazide, hydrazine and ammonia over different types of catalysts in various conditions, and exploring efficient anode catalyst materials, with the ultimate goal of developing novel carbohydrazide fuel cell technologies.
Sponsor: Iowa Reagents Innovation Fund (RIF)
PhD Dissertations
Electrocatalysis for Selective Oxidation of Biomass-Derived Compounds
Dr. David Chadderdon, Spring 2018
Dr. Xiaotong Han Chadderdon, Spring 2018
Dr. Yang Qiu, Spring 2018
Dr. Neeva Benipal, Spring 2017
Electrocatalysts Design for Selective Oxidation of Organic Molecules in High-Performance Fuel Cell
Dr. Ji Qi, Spring 2016
Dr. Le Xin, Spring 2014
Dr. Zhiyong Zhang, Fall 2012
MS Theses
Mr. Olumide Wijobi, Fall 2010
