The College of Engineering at the University of Baghdad held the public defense of master’s student Doha Ali Moayad from the Department of Energy Engineering on May 25, 2025, in Dr. Moayad Hall. The thesis was titled:
“Production of Green Hydrogen Using Carbon Nanotubes Prepared from Food Waste”,
under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Moayad Khalil Ibrahim and Lecturer Dr. Halima Jabir Mohammed.
The thesis aimed to synthesize nanomaterials from food waste for use in coating electrodes in electrochemical cells for green hydrogen production, with the goal of improving efficiency and reducing electrode corrosion.
The study focused on developing a sustainable and environmentally friendly method to produce green hydrogen by utilizing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) prepared from food waste. The approach involves converting organic waste into advanced nanomaterials used to coat electrodes, thereby enhancing hydrogen production performance and reducing degradation.
The research emphasized the potential of organic and food waste as a valuable resource for creating nanomaterials with advanced physical and chemical properties, improving the performance of water electrolysis. The thesis also recommended expanding the scope of the research by exploring other nanomaterials and employing advanced techniques such as laser deposition to enhance coating quality and electrode efficiency.
Key recommendations from the thesis include:
- Expanding the research scope by conducting additional studies to optimize electrode coatings using alternative nanomaterials.
- Applying modern techniques such as laser deposition to improve the quality of nanocoatings and increase electrode performance.
- Encouraging collaboration between research institutions and industry to develop and apply these techniques in the renewable energy sector.
Following the scientific discussion by the committee and evaluation of the thesis and the researcher’s defense, Doha Ali Moayad was awarded a Master’s degree in Energy Engineering.
