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July 30, 2026 - GTU Office of Press and Public Relations — A research project conducted at the Gebze Technical University (GTU) Institute of Energy Technologies, aiming to optimize green hydrogen production by enhancing the performance of solid oxide electrolysis cells, has been awarded funding under the TÜBİTAK-ARDEB 1002-A Rapid Support Module.
Strategic Contribution From GTU to Green Hydrogen Technologies The research project titled "Evaluation of Ceramic Nanofibers Synthesized via the Electrospinning Method as Bilayer Electrolytes in Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells," led by Research Assistant Mehmet Sinan Uyanık of the Gebze Technical University (GTU) Institute of Energy Technologies, has been selected for funding under the TÜBİTAK-ARDEB 1002-A Rapid Support Module.
Supervised by Prof. Ali Murat Soydan, the project aims to advance solid oxide electrolysis cells, which play a critical role in converting electricity generated from renewable energy sources into green hydrogen.
Enhanced Cell Performance Through the Electrospinning Method Within the scope of the project, ceramic nanofibers with high surface area and controlled morphology will be synthesized using the electrospinning method. The feasibility of utilizing these nanofibers as bilayer electrolytes in solid oxide electrolysis cells will then be investigated in detail.
By integrating electrolyte layers with different properties, the project aims to achieve: • Increased ionic conductivity • Improved compatibility at the electrode–electrolyte interface • More stable cell performance under operating conditions
High Efficiency at Lower Temperatures and Long-Term Stability During the research process, the synthesized ceramic nanofibers will undergo comprehensive morphological, structural, and electrochemical characterization. The developed bilayer electrolyte systems will be rigorously evaluated in terms of gas tightness, ionic conductivity, interfacial resistance, and long-term operational stability.
The nanofiber-based bilayer electrolyte structure is expected to enhance the overall performance and durability of solid oxide electrolysis cells while enabling them to operate with high efficiency at lower operating temperatures. |
