Research plan: Fuels research________________________________________________________________________________Title: Research on bio-inspired fuels (H2) using bio-inorganic and organometallic catalysisSpecific objectiveThe objectives of this research plan are to (1) synthesize electrocatalysts based on enzyme active sites (Hydrogenase) for hydrogen recycling; (2) perform catalytic studies to understand the suitability of catalysts; (3) focus on the rational design of fuel cells using new electrocatalysts; (4) develop a strategy to attach the catalysts to the electrode surface; (4) establish collaboration with engineering and other departments to achieve the goal of fuel cell development; (5) provide financial support from industries and national funding agencies. H2 as a fuel and challengesOne of the major research challenges of this century is the production of sufficient and sustainable energy supply. In this context, hydrogen fuel cell technology has been advanced and faces many challenges. Therefore, several companies are working hard to develop technologies that can effectively harness the potential of hydrogen energy and offer cheap products. In addition, many academic scientists are also involved in exploring suitable catalysts for hydrogen generation, its utilization and storage materials. Many scientists have touted H2 as the “fuel of the future” because of its potential in fuel cell research. .R The reaction of H2 with O2 releases a large amount of energy and most mixtures explode upon ignition. In technology, some important advantages of H2 are (i) its high specific enthalpy or reaction with O2 per gram (equation 1.) (ii) the fact that the H2 reaction with O2 is ignited simply by a spark and produces only water.2H2(g) +......middle of document......facial modification of standard Pt catalysts with oxophilic elements such as Ru, Os, Sn, Sb, Pb, Mo and W helps improve the CO tolerance of low-temperature fuel cell systems that treat CO-contaminated H2 feed gases at the anode. For ORR (oxygen reduction reaction), Se-modified Ru-C catalysts were recently applied by Lopnov et al. (..) and Zaikovsii et al. A Ru-C catalyst without any stabilizing agent was prepared via the reduction of Ru3+ ions in THF with LiB(C2H5)3H. As a modifier, H2SeO3 (SeO2 dissolved in water) was added. Subsequent annealing of the Se+Ru-C catalysts at 200 °C led to the oxidation of Ru and finally formed a highly efficient RuxSey-C catalytic system for ORR. Se is found to inhibit surface oxidation, which significantly improves the catalytic activity of the Ru-C base material. Synthesis plan for electro-nanocatalysts.