A vertically aligned carbon nanotube/fiber based electrode for economic hydrogen production by water electrolysis

Xiaozhi Wang, Hang Zhou, Peng Li, Wenmiao Shu, Gehan Amaratunga, William Milne

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Abstract

Electrolysis is the most mature form of hydrogen production. Unfortunately, water electrolysis has not yet achieved the efficiency and the cost levels required for any practical application. In order to enhance the current density, modification of the electrolyte and the electrode morphology are the most popular approaches. Recently there have been numerous reports on how to improve the efficiency of hydrogen production by water splitting [1-3]. On the electrode side, the use of non-platinum high efficiency electrode materials for water splitting will provide a promising future for the hydrogen economy. An ideal electrode for water electrolysis should have good permeability to water and gas. It should also offer good electrical properties with a long life. A porous graphite plate, when coated with titania, for example, is known to provide a simple and economical electrode for water electrolysis [4]. © 2010 IEEE.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2010 8th International Vacuum Electron Sources Conference and Nanocarbon, IVESC 2010 and NANOcarbon 2010
Pages488-489
Number of pages2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event8th International Vacuum Electron Sources Conference - Nanjing, China
Duration: 14 Oct 201016 Oct 2010

Conference

Conference8th International Vacuum Electron Sources Conference
Abbreviated titleIVESC 2010 and NANOcarbon
Country/TerritoryChina
CityNanjing
Period14/10/1016/10/10

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