FIBRES · Novel, Electrochemical Applications for Nickel-Coated Carbon Fibre Material
FP6 — Marie Curie Actions (Human Resources and Mobility)
- Duration
- 2006-03-01 → 2008-02-29
- EU contribution
- €79,500
- Participants
- 1
- Scheme
- IRG
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Project 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 filaments2. Nickel-coated carbon fibre tow electrode, as a high activity cathode for production of hydrogen for PEM fuel cell systems3. 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 methodologyThis 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.
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Participants
- UNIVERSITY OF WARMIA AND MAZURY IN OLSZTYN · OLSZTYN-KORTOWOCoordinatorCountry levelPoland
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