This project aims to develop corrosion-stable support materials for Polymer-Electrolyte Fuel Cells and Electrolysers to mitigate a key degradation mode that limits the lifetime of these devices. Currently the best supports are made out of carbon, which slowly corrodes in the hot, acidic, oxidising environment. The project seeks to this carbon with inorganic carbides, which are more resistant to corrosion. This should make fuel cells work longer and electrolysers cheaper to make.
