Pt Nanophase supported catalysts and electrode systems for water electrolysis

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dc.contributor.advisorIwuoha, Emmanuel I.
dc.contributor.authorPetrik, Leslie F.
dc.contributor.otherDept. of Chemistry
dc.contributor.otherFaculty of Science
dc.date.accessioned2014-02-06T09:56:41Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-13T12:41:03Z
dc.date.available2010/01/21 03:06
dc.date.available2010/01/21
dc.date.available2014-02-06T09:56:41Z
dc.date.available2024-05-13T12:41:03Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionDoctor Scientiae - DScen_US
dc.description.abstractIn this study novel composite electrodes were developed, in which the catalytic components were deposited in nanoparticulate form. The efficiency of the nanophase catalysts and membrane electrodes were tested in an important electrocatalytic process, namely hydrogen production by water electrolysis, for renewable energy systems. The activity of electrocatalytic nanostructured electrodes for hydrogen production by water electrolysis were compared with that of more conventional electrodes. Development of the methodology of preparing nanophase materials in a rapid, efficient and simple manner was investigated for potential application at industrial scale. Comparisons with industry standards were performed and electrodes with incorporated nanophases were characterized and evaluated for activity and durability.en_US
dc.description.countrySouth Africa
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/14776
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.subjectMesoporous supporten_US
dc.subjectCatalyst dispersionen_US
dc.subjectNanophase electro catalysten_US
dc.subjectCathodeen_US
dc.subjectAnodeen_US
dc.subjectElectrolysisen_US
dc.subjectProton conductivityen_US
dc.subjectMembrane Electrode Assemblyen_US
dc.subjectHydrogen productionen_US
dc.subjectSolid Polymer Electrolyte Electrolyzeren_US
dc.titlePt Nanophase supported catalysts and electrode systems for water electrolysisen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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