This project aims to fabricate nanostructured anodes for the development of solar assisted electrolyzers for hydrogen production. Templated electrodeposition will be used to prepare metallic films with a defined structure at the nanometre scale. This nanostructure will provide a high electroactive area, maximize photon capture, increase utilization of solar energy and overall enhance the rate of water oxidation. With a more efficient photoanode the electrolyser will consume less electrical energy to produce hydrogen. Several structures will be considered and key parameters assessed to determine optimal conditions. The structure, morphology and composition of the materials will be characterized with physical methods such as X-ray diffraction, electron...

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