Date of Award
1-1-2016
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Program
Nanoscale Sciences
Content Description
1 online resource (ii, 118 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Eric Eisenbruan
Committee Members
Hassaram Bakhru, John Elter, Mengbing Huang, Carl Ventrice
Keywords
alkaline fuel cells, fuel cells, silicon nanowires, sol-gel, titanium oxide, Nanowires, Titanium dioxide, Fuel cells
Subject Categories
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | Oil, Gas, and Energy
Abstract
Due to a combination of environmental and economic motivations, there is a strong impetus to transition away from fossil fuels towards renewable sources of energy. Critical to achieving this goal will be technologies that allow for the storage and transmission of energy derived from renewable sources. Hydrogen fuel cells may play a significant role in making this a reality, allowing for the use of hydrogen as a non-carbon based fuel, in particular for vehicle applications. Hydrogen fuel cells directly convert chemical energy into electrical energy, with only water vapor and heat as waste products.
Recommended Citation
Lemke, Adam, "Development of integrated TiO₂ on carburized Si nanowires as a catalyst/support structure for alkaline fuel cells" (2016). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1656.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1656