Hosni Ahmed Elwan
Improving the efficiency of polymer electrolyte fuel cells.
Project title
Improved efficiency of polymer electrolyte fuel cells via higher temperature ionic liquid membranes
Supervisors
Project description
We are developing highly efficient polymer electrolyte membranes. We are basing them on novel ionic liquid structures used in high temperature fuel cells.
The project will target novel protic ionic liquids with two or more acidic hydrogens. We can use these as sources for free protons to promote the conductivity of the polymer electrolyte membranes. Moreover, these liquids can form robust membranes with polymer matrices. They will acquire most of the required characteristics of the polymer electrolyte membranes. These characteristics include high thermal, chemical, and mechanical stabilities.
The research will open new horizons to synthesise compatible polymer electrolyte membranes. These will be based on some novel protic ionic liquids. They will enhance the durability and conductivity of the polymer electrolyte membranes at high temperatures. In this way, high temperature fuel cells will be more affordable and can be more applicable on an industrial scale.
Publications
- Elwan HA, Zaky MT, Farag AS, Soliman FS, Ezel Dean Hassan M. A coupled extractiveoxidative process for desulfurization of gasoline and diesel fuels using a bifunctional ionic liquid. In: Journal of Molecular Liquids 2017, 248, 549-555.
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Interests
Fuel cells; Polymer electrolyte membranes; Ionic liquids.
Qualifications
- BSc in Special Chemistry (09/2009–05/2013), Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, (Egypt)
- MSc in Organic Chemistry (12/2015–03/2018), Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said, (Egypt)