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Higher education and research

Public research university in Québec specializing in applied research, including earth sciences and energy resources.

A metal alloy catalyst identified by AI for use in green hydrogen electrolyzers, composed of ruthenium, chromium, and titanium in specific proportions.

A lower-cost alternative to platinum composed of nitrogen, iron, and carbon compounds. Less expensive than platinum but traditionally less stable until enhanced with silicon from reed waste.

A process that converts carbon into graphite structure within a material, improving the stability and performance of catalysts.

Ontario

Saskatchewan

Quebec

Research project investigating the use of waste reed biomass to create a cheaper, more stable catalyst for hydrogen fuel cells. The project focuses on developing iron-nitrogen-carbon catalysts enhanced with silicon from reed waste as a replacement for expensive platinum.

Research project using artificial intelligence to identify superior catalysts for green hydrogen production. The AI program was trained on over 36,000 metal oxide combinations and identified a ruthenium-chromium-titanium alloy with superior stability and durability.

A metal alloy catalyst identified through AI-assisted research for use in green hydrogen electrolyzers. The alloy is 20 times more stable and long-lasting than benchmark catalysts and uses abundant metals rather than rare precious metals.