Professor Dr. Farkad Ali Latif, a faculty member in the Civil Engineering Department at the College of Engineering – University of Baghdad, has published two scientific papers in the field of hydrogen production technologies. The papers appeared in globally recognized journals indexed in Scopus and ranked with notable impact factors.
The first paper, titled “Assessment of Electrochemical Techniques Accuracy in Predicting Industrial Alkaline Electrolyzer Performance: Effects of Electro-Catalyst Surface Variations”, was published in Chemical Engineering Research and Design, a Q1 journal with an impact factor of 3.7.
The study investigates the effectiveness of several electrochemical techniques—such as cyclic voltammetry, Tafel analysis, and chronoamperometry—in evaluating the performance of alkaline electrolyzers for hydrogen production. The experiments involved electrodes made of various materials including pure Ti, TiO₂, Ag, and Ag+TiO₂ nanocomposites. The results revealed discrepancies between laboratory and industrial performance, leading the author to recommend combining electrochemical analysis with surface characterization methods for a more accurate and reliable performance evaluation.
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The second paper, titled “Experimental Investigation of Two Low-Cost 5 kW Alkaline Electrolyzer Prototypes Based on Electrode Size and Applied Voltage”, was published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, a Q2 journal with an impressive impact factor of 8.1.
This study focused on the experimental performance of two low-cost 5 kW alkaline electrolyzer prototypes, testing stacks of different surface areas (400 cm² and 825 cm²) under various NaOH concentrations. Results showed that the smaller stack (400 cm²) outperformed the larger one in current density and energy efficiency, achieving a hydrogen output of 5 SLPM at 15 V and 5% NaOH concentration.
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These two publications represent a significant scientific contribution to the field of hydrogen production and clean energy. Their findings and recommendations align with global efforts toward sustainable energy solutions and offer practical insights for advancing hydrogen technologies in industrial applications.
