Objective
Carbon fibre and metal-coated carbon fibre materials find numerous applications in modern science and technology, including: electromagnetic interference shielding (EMI), electrical and thermal conductivities, energy-related (batteries, super-capacitors) and structure reinforcing (composite materials) applications.
The objectives of this research proposal involve preparation and optimisation of properties for electrodeposited (also electroless-coated) nickel-coated carbon fibre (NiCCF) material, for some major, practical electrochemical applications, namely:
1. Compression-moulded composite bipolar plate for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells that contain discontinuous nickel-coated carbon filaments
2. Nickel-coated carbon fibre tow electrode, as a high activity cathode for production of hydrogen for PEM fuel cell systems
3. Nickel-coated carbon fibre material for application in anode assemblies of impressed current, cathodic protection (CP) systems.
The objectives of the proposal will be achieved through implementation of comprehensive electrochemical (ac impedance, cyclic voltammetry), spectroscopic (SEM, XPS, XRD, TGA) and mechanical properties characterizations for the above-described NiCCF material.
Special considerations will be given to:
- type and properties of carbon fibre tow (several micron diameter for a single carbon filament), including its surface chemistry
- chemistry of the electroplating bath and
- arrangement of the plating system, and metal electrodeposition methodology
This research proposal is in line with current directions in European research (e.g. the 2002's Sixth Community Environment Action Programme). In addition, the proposal is in very good agreement with the objectives of Marie Curie International Reintegration Grant Work Programme, where the applicant is a native European researcher who has continuously carried out electrochemical research activities in Canada, for 10 years.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- natural sciences physical sciences electromagnetism and electronics electromagnetism
- engineering and technology materials engineering amorphous solids amorphous semiconductors
- engineering and technology materials engineering composites
- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels fuel cells
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FP6-2004-MOBILITY-12
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IRG - Marie Curie actions-International re-integration grants
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OLSZTYN
Poland
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