Reducing the Cost of Green Hydrogen
by Prof Gareth Hinds, Senior NPL Fellow
Corrosion science and engineering has always played a critical role in the energy sector due to the challenges associated with long term exposure of materials and components to harsh environments. Similar issues exist for low carbon technologies that are required in the global energy transition. For electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices such as fuel cells, electrolysers and batteries, the presence of a cell voltage adds a further driving force for degradation. It is critical that corrosion expertise from established industrial sectors is transferred effectively to the research communities developing these emerging technologies. In this talk, a case study will be presented to demonstrate how transfer of knowledge from an established industry (oil and gas) to an emerging technology (water electrolysis) can lead to major breakthroughs.
Gareth Hinds is Senior NPL Fellow and Science Area Leader in the Electrochemistry Group at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom. His primary expertise is in the development of novel in situ diagnostic techniques and standard test methods for assessment of corrosion and material degradation in energy applications. Gareth is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and holds visiting professorships at UCL, the University of Strathclyde, Harbin Institute of Technology and the Institute of Corrosion Science & Technology, Guangzhou. He is the author of over 200 publications and is currently President of the European Federation of Corrosion and Immediate Past President of the World Corrosion Organization.
Entry is free, all ages welcome.
Complementary tea and coffee will be available during the break.
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