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Gas diffusion, transport characteristics and modelling in porous membrane systems with application for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. (2022)
Conference Proceeding
AISUENI, F., RAMALAN, M., ABUNUMAH, O., OGUNLUDE, P., ORAKWE, I., OGOUN, E., GIWA, A., SHEHU, H. and GOBINA, E. 2022. Gas diffusion, transport characteristics and modelling in porous membrane systems with application for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. In Proceedings of the 2nd International congress on scientific advances 2022 (ICONSAD'22), 21-24 December 2022, [virtual conference]. Turkey: ICONSAD [online], pages 144-157. Available from: https://en.iconsad.org/_files/ugd/1dd905_c45aeddf416d497e93113f00f465739b.pdf

Fuel cells convert chemical energy in electrical energy and heat by consuming typically hydrogen and oxygen and producing water as the main by-product. This is achieved by reducing hydrogen at the anode (left hand side) and oxidising oxygen at the ca... Read More about Gas diffusion, transport characteristics and modelling in porous membrane systems with application for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells..

Development of dense membranes for high-density hydrogen production from ammonia catalytic decomposition (cracking) for PEM fuel cells power in long-haul passenger aircraft transportation. (2022)
Conference Proceeding
SHEHU, H., ORAKWE, I., ABUNOMAH, O., OGUNLUDE, P., OGOUN, E., RAMALAN, M., AISUENI, F., OKO, E., IBHADON, A., GAD-BRIGGS, A., GIANNOPOULOS, I., GIWA, A. and GOBINA, E. 2022. Development of dense membranes for high-density hydrogen production from ammonia catalytic decomposition (cracking) for PEM fuel cells power in long-haul passenger aircraft transportation. Techconnect briefs 2022: papers from 2022 TechConnect world innovation conference and expo, 13-15 June 2022, Washington, USA. Danville: TechConnect [online], pages 134-137. Available from: https://briefs.techconnect.org/wp-content/volumes/TCB2022/pdf/310.pdf

Aviation is a major greenhouse gas contributor responsible for around 3.2% of global CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. That corresponds to over than 1 billion metric tons of carbon (A metric ton is slightly smaller than the American imperial ton—but t... Read More about Development of dense membranes for high-density hydrogen production from ammonia catalytic decomposition (cracking) for PEM fuel cells power in long-haul passenger aircraft transportation..

Comparison of ceramic α-alumina and modified γ-alumina membranes for H2 separation. (2021)
Journal Article
ORAKWE, I., ALKALI, A., SHEHU, H. and GOBINA, E. 2021. Comparison of ceramic α-alumina and modified γ-alumina membranes for H2 separation. Membrane technology [online], 2021(11), pages 8-11. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0958-2118(21)00175-0

This article provides details of a study that investigates hydrogen (H2) separation, purification and transport behaviour of a ceramic α-alumina membrane and compares it with that of a γ-alumina membrane modified with Boehmite sol.

Predicting multicomponent gas transport in hybrid inorganic membranes. (2021)
Conference Proceeding
GOBINA, E., SHEHU, H. and ORAKWE, I. 2021. Predicting multicomponent gas transport in hybrid inorganic membranes. In Proceedings of the ICANM 2021: 8th International conference and exhibition on advanced and nanomaterials 2021 (ICANM 2021), 9-11 August 2021, [virtual conference]. Ontario: ICANM, pages 47-56.

A repeated dip-coating technique has been used to prepare novel inorganic multilayered membranes. The membranes have been characterizated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and nitrogen adsorption (ASAP 2010) respectively. The three-parameter mode... Read More about Predicting multicomponent gas transport in hybrid inorganic membranes..

Comparison of hydrogen transport in dense and porous ceramic membrane systems. (2021)
Presentation / Conference
GOBINA, E., SHEHU, H., ORAKWE, I. and ALKALI, A. 2021. Comparison of hydrogen transport in dense and porous ceramic membrane systems. Presented at 8th International conference and exhibition on advanced and nanomaterials 2021 (ICANM 2021), 9-11 August 2021, [virtual conference].

In this study, hydrogen permeation behaviour was investigated for both dense and porous ceramic composite membranes. Selected porous supports were tested and highly active metallic species was impregnated into the porous structure using the repeated... Read More about Comparison of hydrogen transport in dense and porous ceramic membrane systems..

Thermo-neutral methane reforming using a flow-through porous Rh-impregnated membrane catalyst reactor for carbon capture and utilisation. (2021)
Presentation / Conference
SHEHU, H., ORAKWE, I. and GOBINA, E. 2021. Thermo-neutral methane reforming using a flow-through porous Rh-impregnated membrane catalyst reactor for carbon capture and utilisation. Presented at 8th International conference and exhibition on advanced and nanomaterials 2021 (ICANM 2021), 9-11 August 2021, [virtual conference]

A thermo-neutral process has been developed and tested for the carbon dioxide (CO2) reforming of methane (CH4) with oxygen (O2) and steam (H2O). A catalytic membrane reactor in which the catalytic material is dispersed within the straight through por... Read More about Thermo-neutral methane reforming using a flow-through porous Rh-impregnated membrane catalyst reactor for carbon capture and utilisation..

Transport in catalytically active porous membrane application in seawater deoxygenation for pressure maintenance. (2021)
Presentation / Conference
ORAKWE, I., SHEHU, H. and GOBINA, E. 2021. Transport in catalytically active porous membrane application in seawater deoxygenation for pressure maintenance. Presented at 8th International conference and exhibition on advanced and nanomaterials 2021 (ICANM 2021), 9-11 August 2021, [virtual conference].

In this study, inorganic tubular ceramic membranes with highly-dispersed catalytic metal: palladium and platinum were produced on both meso and macro-porous membranes. The membranes were characterised by energy dispersive x-rays (EDAX), scanning elec... Read More about Transport in catalytically active porous membrane application in seawater deoxygenation for pressure maintenance..

A comparative evaluation of the hydrogen separation, purification and transport behavior of α-alumina membrane and γ-alumina membranes modified with ALOOH sol. (2021)
Presentation / Conference
SHEHU, H., ORAKWE, I. and GOBINA, E. 2021. A comparative evaluation of the hydrogen separation, purification and transport behavior of α-alumina membrane and γ-alumina membranes modified with AlOOH sol. Presented at 8th International conference and exhibition on advanced and nanomaterials 2021 (ICANM 2021), 9-11 August 2021, [virtual conference].

The main purpose of this work is to investigate the hydrogen permeation behavior of a commercial ceramic alumina membrane and compare same with that of a γ-alumina membrane graded with an AlOOH sol using the dip coating method. The permeance of hydro... Read More about A comparative evaluation of the hydrogen separation, purification and transport behavior of α-alumina membrane and γ-alumina membranes modified with ALOOH sol..

An initial study of biogas upgrading to bio-methane with carbon dioxide capture using ceramic membranes. (2020)
Journal Article
OGUNLUDE, P., ABUNUMAH, O., ORAKWE, I., SHEHU, H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. and GOBINA, E. 2022. An initial study of biogas upgrading to bio-methane with carbon dioxide capture using ceramic membranes. Catalysis today [online], 388-389, pages 87-91. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2020.11.006

Supplement to the depleting energy resources and the stringent environmental laws regarding the atmospheric emissions of greenhouse gases, the development of clean and renewable sources of energy has been a great issue. Worldwide, energy usage is ste... Read More about An initial study of biogas upgrading to bio-methane with carbon dioxide capture using ceramic membranes..

Upgrading biogas to biomethane by use of nano-structured ceramic membranes. (2020)
Journal Article
OGUNLUDE, P., ABUNUMAH, O., ORAKWE, I., SHEHU, H., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F. and GOBINA, E. 2020. Upgrading biogas to biomethane by use of nano-structured ceramic membranes. Detritus [online], 12, pages 73-77. Available from: https://doi.org/10.31025/2611-4135/2020.13996

In order to meet the demands of growing economies while considering environmental implications, the use of clean and renewable sources of energy has increasingly become of interest. Biogas utilisation is a means by which these rising needs can be met... Read More about Upgrading biogas to biomethane by use of nano-structured ceramic membranes..