Development and design of 3D nanowire-based electrodes for low-cost and high-performance PEM fuel cells

越来越多的人意识到纳米科学和纳米技术可以对能源的生产、储存和利用产生深远的影响。基于纳米技术的解决方案正在为一系列能源问题开发，例如：太阳能电池、氢气发电和储存、电池和燃料电池。孙博士的研究将应用纳米技术来应对清洁能源燃料电池方面的挑战。在质子交换膜燃料电池(PEMFC)系统变得经济可行之前，成本和耐用性是必须克服的两大障碍。因此，新颖的电极设计，以及低成本、稳定的催化剂和催化剂载体的开发，将为我们提供减少成本和性能差距的手段，从而实现商业可行性。

There is a growing awareness that nanoscience and nanotechnology can have a profound impact on energy generation, storage, and utilization. Nanotechnology-based solutions are being developed for a wide range of energy problems such as: solar cells, hydrogen generation and storage, batteries, and fuel cells. Dr. Sun's research will apply nanotechnology to address challenges in fuel cells for clean energy. Cost and durability are two major roadblocks that have to be overcome before proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system can become economically viable. Therefore, novel electrode design, and development of a low cost and stable catalyst and catalyst support, will provide us the means to reduce the cost and performance gaps towards commercial viability.