Project description
The decarbonization of the economy is a key issue in the fight against climate change. Decarbonization aims to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources, cleaner technologies and making efficient and responsible use of resources. Electrochemical processes, which use renewable electrical energy to produce high-value-added products, are a promising technology for decarbonization.
The project aims to develop new electrodes and use them in an electrolyzer to produce high-value-added carbon molecules from two abundant residues with no commercial value, such as CO2 and glycerol.
The PhD student will be responsible for producing selective electrocatalysts and electrodes to the electroreduction of CO2 and the electrooxidation of glycerol, the physico-chemical and electrochemical characterization of the catalysts and electrodes, and the evaluation of their activity and performance in electrochemical cells and reactors.
Starting date
Fall 2024 / Winter 2025
Research direction
- Ana Tavares, Professor, INRS
- Antonio Avalos Ramirez, Researcher, CNETE
- Beatriz Delgado Cano, Researcher, CNETE
Study program
MsC in Energy and Material Science
PhD in Energy and Material Science
Profile required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, chemical engineering or other relevant discipline.
Scholarships
The applicant will be funded for the duration of his/her graduate studies. However, the candidate will be encouraged to apply for scholarships from funding agencies (FRQNT, NSERC, etc.).
Localisation
Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications
1650, boul. Lionel-Boulet
Varennes (Québec), J3X 1P7, Canada
Centre National en Électrochimie et en Technologies Environnementales Inc.
2263 Av. du Collège porte 7,
Shawinigan (Québec), G9N 6V8, Canada
How to apply
Interested candidates can submit their application to the project managers by e-mail: Prof. Ana Tavares (ana.tavares@inrs.ca), Dr. Antonio Avalos Ramirez (aaramirez@cnete.qc.ca) and Dr. Beatriz Delgado Cano (bdcano@cnete.qc.ca). The application must include the following documents:
- Full CV
- University transcripts
- Letter of motivation
- Contact information for two or three references.
Candidates from the underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants are also encouraged to explain choices made in terms of academic and career opportunities, and any other circumstances such as interruptions or delays. These circumstances will be considered in a way that does not interfere with the evaluation of the candidate’s accomplishments or qualifications