Addressing challenges in hydrogen technologies requires advancements in catalyst synthesis, materials for permeation barriers, and sensor development. In hydrogen fuel cells, the high cost and degradation of platinum-based catalysts hinder scalability, necessitating alternatives like transition metal-N-C materials and core-shell nanoparticle structures to enhance efficiency and durability. For hydrogen permeation barriers, materials must resist embrittlement and leakage, with solutions including advanced coatings like amorphous metal alloys, ceramics, and multilayered composites. Meanwhile, hydrogen sensor development faces issues like slow response times and cross-sensitivity; novel approaches using nanomaterials, metal oxides, and optical sensing technologies are being explored to improve accuracy, durability, and real-time monitoring capabilities.

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Speaker: Birol Dindoruk
American Association of Drilling Engineers Endowed Professor,
Petroleum Engineering & Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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