Revolutionizing Fuel Cell Membranes: Automating Design for a Sustainable Future
Key Ideas
- LLNL scientist Johanna Schwartz receives $60,000 to automate the design of next-gen fuel cell membranes, in collaboration with researchers from Argonne National Lab and the University of Louisville.
- The project aims to identify non-PFAS candidates for fuel cell membranes to reduce long-term environmental and health impacts, showcasing the potential of automated high-throughput methods.
- Scialog initiative by RCSA supports boundary-pushing research, encouraging collaboration and innovative ideas across disciplines to accelerate breakthroughs in science and technology.
- LLNL's pursuit of big ideas includes commercialization pathways for resulting innovations, facilitating technology transfer through the Innovation and Partnerships Office.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientist Johanna Schwartz has been awarded $60,000 as part of the Scialog: Automating Chemical Laboratories initiative to pursue the automated design of next-generation membranes for fuel cells. Collaborating with researchers from Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Louisville, Schwartz aims to integrate LLNL's high-throughput screening system with computational and experimental efforts to enhance fuel cell membranes efficiently. The team's focus is on identifying non-PFAS candidates to replace traditional membranes containing harmful substances, emphasizing the potential of automated methods to drive immediate societal impact. The Scialog initiative, which supports innovative research by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, serves as a platform for scientists to propose high-risk, high-reward projects. LLNL's involvement in such endeavors aligns with its commitment to pursuing significant innovations, with pathways for commercialization through the Innovation and Partnerships Office. Through this collaborative project, the team strives to revolutionize fuel cell technology, contributing to a more sustainable future.