Missions

The topics of the position are the synthesis, structural and electrochemical characterisation of novel anode catalysts for the electrochemical oxidation of hydrogen in acidic electrolyte. The synthesized catalysts will be powders with high specific surface area that will be characterised with appropriate methods (X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, physi- and chemi-sorption methods, etc).

Activités

- Synthesis of catalysts
- Structural characterisation
- Preparation and testing in fuel cell of membrane electrode assemblies
- Writing reports of the results/activities

Compétences

- Synthesis of nanomaterials
- Structural characterisation (X-ray diffraction, surface characterisation, etc)
- Preparation of electrodes for polymer electrolyte fuel cell
- Measurements in polymer electorlyte fuel cells

Contexte de travail

The position will be carried out within the Institut Charles Gerhardt de Montpellier, a mixed research unit between CNRS, Montpellier University and ENSCM. The cluster "Electrochemistry for Energy" investigates and develops key materials for various electrochemical energy conversion devices, including batteries, electrochemical supercapacitors, fuel cells and electrolysers. Regarding fuel cells, the laboratory is internationally recognized for its work on novel membranes and catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells, spanning from the synthesis of novel materials to their integration in fuel cell.