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Nanomaterials: Synthesis and characterization: Synthesis of a wide range of materials for energy and environmental applications. Materials characterization via analytical and spectroscopic techniques.
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Catalytic processes for the production and purification of hydrogen for fuel cell applications: a) Hydrogen production from methanol (steam reforming, decomposition, partial oxidation), b) Water-gas shift reaction, c) Removal of CO from hydrogen reformate gas streams via CO-PrOx (Preferential CO Oxidation) process.
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Environmental catalysis for air pollution control: Catalytic oxidation of CO
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Internal Reforming Methanol Fuel Cells: Incorporation of a methanol reformer into the anodic compartment (bi-functional anode) of a high-temperature, polymer electrolyte fuel cell (HT-PEMFC)
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Energy storage. Electrodes and devices; Naturally derived carbons (biochars), silicon, graphenes, LiMn spinels as electrodes for energy storage devices (lithium and sodium ion batteries, supercapacitors).
