May 23, 2026
Researchers from the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) and Sakhalin State University have created a material for a new generation of hydrogen energy
Researchers from the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) and Sakhalin State University have developed a new ceramic composite for use in hydrogen energy.
 
The development is based on a chromium carbide composite with the addition of 10% cobalt. The scientists used the spark plasma sintering method, which makes it possible to obtain a durable and homogeneous material due to the effects of high temperature and electrical impulses on the powder mixture.
 
The study showed that the properties of the material can be changed depending on the processing temperature. By sintering in the range of 1150-1200 °C, scientists have obtained an ultra-dense and corrosion-resistant material with high hardness, suitable for use in aggressive conditions. At a temperature of about 1000°C, the composite demonstrated high electrochemical activity due to its microporous structure, which makes it promising for electrode coatings in fuel cells and electrolysis cells.
 
According to the developers, the technology allows the material to be "customized" for specific tasks, from protecting equipment to accelerating hydrogen release reactions. In the future, this can improve the productivity and reliability of hydrogen energy systems.
 
The research was carried out with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia within the framework of the FEFU Engineering Center development program "Materials and Technologies for the World Ocean and the Arctic".
 
The results of the work have been published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
Source: Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU)
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