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The Influence of Catalyst Loading on Electrocatalytic Activity and Hydrogen Production in PEM Water Electrolysis Rohendi, Dedi; Amelia, Icha; Sya'baniah, Nyimas Febrika; Yulianti, Dwi Hawa; Syarif, Nirwan; Rachmat, Addy; Fatmawati; Majlan, Edy Herianto
Science and Technology Indonesia Vol. 9 No. 3 (2024): July
Publisher : Research Center of Inorganic Materials and Coordination Complexes, FMIPA Universitas Sriwijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26554/sti.2024.9.3.556-564

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The climate change caused by the widespread and continuous use of fossil fuels is a problem that needs to be addressed urgently. One of the solutions offered is through an energy transition towards the use of new or renewable and low-carbon fuels. Hydrogen gas as a carrier of energy is an alternative solution that has attracted the attention of researchers, due to its high combustion energy and environmental friendliness. The production of hydrogen gas using the Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis (PEMWE) method is considered effective for large-scale production. This study investigates the impact of catalyst loading and various current densities on hydrogen production in the PEM water electrolysis process, utilizing the Cu2O/C catalyst. This study investigates the impact of catalyst loading and different current densities on hydrogen production in the PEM water electrolysis process, utilizing the Cu2O/C catalyst. The electrode catalytic properties were evaluated using the Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) method to determine the Electrochemical Surface Area (ECSA) and the Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) method to determine the electrical conductivity. The ECSA and EIS measurements demonstrated that the best results were obtained at a higher catalyst loading of 2 mg/cm2 with an ECSA value of 0.21 m2/g and electrical conductivity of 3.04 × 10−6 S/cm. The production of hydrogen results showed that the highest hydrogen production rate was 3.75 mL/s with a catalyst loading of 2.5 mg/cm2, indicating that increasing the load could lead to a higher rate of hydrogen gas production, but this is highly dependent on the surface area utilized. Additionally, at higher current densities, the cell resistance in the electrolysis process may decrease, leading to reduced electrode efficiency for hydrogen production. Thus, the use of high currents may not always be advantageous in hydrogen production using the PEM water electrolysis method.
Investigation of Mixed MeOH:EtOH Ratio and Air Supply on MEA Performance in Direct Alcohol Fuel Cell (DAFC) Yulianti, Dwi Hawa; Rohendi, Dedi; Majlan, Edy Herianto; Rachmat, Addy; Sya’baniah, Nyimas Febrika
Science and Technology Indonesia Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025): October
Publisher : Research Center of Inorganic Materials and Coordination Complexes, FMIPA Universitas Sriwijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26554/sti.2025.10.4.1012-1019

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Methanol (MeOH) and ethanol (EtOH) are commonly used fuels in Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells (DAFC). The advantages of these two fuels are influenced by electrochemical reactions centered around the Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA). In this study, Pt/C catalyst was used on the cathode and Pt-Ru/C on the anode, with catalyst loadings of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 mg/cm2. The anode and cathode were characterized using Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), while the conductivity properties were evaluated through Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). The Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) of the MEA in a single DAFC cell reached 0.65 V, with the highest value observed at a MeOH:EtOH volume ratio of 70:30 at concentrations of 3 M for MeOH and 2 M for EtOH. In addition to oxidation at the anode, oxygen reduction plays a significant role in the MEA performance on the cathode side. The oxygen supply to the cathode increased the power density by 52.17% at the optimal blower voltage of 5 V.
Co-Authors ACHEAMPONG, KENNEDY Addy Rachmat Ade Gafar Abdullah, Ade Gafar Ade Gaffar Abdullah, Ade Gaffar Adelia, Ory Adhiyanti, Nurmalina Agus Setiawan Aldes Lesbani Amelia, Icha Ana Arrumaisha, Nissa Asep Yudi Permana Assaidah, Assaidah Barlin Barlin Bijak Riyandi Ahadito Budhi Setiawan Budi Mulyanti Budiman, Rahmadi Dedy Suryadi Dewi, Claudia Edy Herianto Majlan, Edy Herianto Eka Daryanto, Eka Fakhili Gulo Fatma Fatma Fatmawati Fatmawati Fauzan, Mochamad Patra Bani Fauzan, Mochamad Rizal Felicity, Felicity Firanda, Dera Okta Gigin Gantini Putri Hanapi, Zaliza Hanissa Okitasari Hanissa Okitasari Hary Widjajanti Heri Sutarno Hikmawan, Rizki Indriana Sari Soleha Iskandar, Naufal Nadhif Rabbani Iwa Kuntadi Jefri Jefri Kamin Sumardi Kamin Sumardi Koehler, Thomas Larutama, Wiku Menik Setyowati Mokhamad Syaom Barliana Muhammad Adli Rizqulloh Muhammad Dzulfikar A Muhammad Faizal Muhammad Said MUHAMMAD SAID Muktiarni Mustika Nuramalia Handayani Nirwan Syarif Nirwan Syarif, Nirwan Normah Normah, Normah Nugraha, Agri Triya Oduro-Okyireh, George Oduro-Okyireh, Theodore Permana, Muhammad Aditya Poedji Loekitowati Hariani Pramudita, Resa Purnawan Purnawan Rahmah, Dea Ramadhan, Muhammad Oka Rasim, R Ria Komala Risfidian Mohadi Roer Eka Pawinanto, Roer Eka Salni Saripudin Saripudin Septiadi, Jaka Shandyka, Muhammad Fajar Siregar, Batu Mahadi Sri Haryati Steven Julianto Situmeang Suamrdi, Kamin Subarna, Bambang Sudarsono, Wulandari Sya'baniah, Nyimas Sya'baniah, Nyimas Syabaniah, Nyimas Febrika Syahputra, Rio Aldo Syarif, Nirwan Syarif, Nirwan Syarif, Nirwan Syarif, Nirwan Sya’baniah, Nyimas Febrika Tarmizi Taher Tri Kurnia Dewi Utama, Muhammad Prima Wong, Wai Yulianti, Dwi Yulianti, Dwi Hawa Yulinar Adnan Zainal Fanani