Jonathan works on the development of improved electrochemical measurement techniques to facilitate the commercialisation of hydrogen technologies, especially fuel cells and electrolysers.
Areas of interest
Jonathan is intensely curious about hydrogen technologies and is committed to enhancing the quality of electrochemical measurements in this field. His work at NPL currently focuses on hydrogen fuel cells – in particular, understanding the impact of impurities on performance and durability. This goal can only be achieved through the development and application of electrochemical measurement alongside online gas analysis of inlet and outlet streams, such that robust and effective mitigation and removal strategies can be designed.
In addition to his work on fuel cells, Jonathan maintains an interest in the corrosion phenomena of bipolar plates and other proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser components. He is also experienced in methods for the rapid and accurate detection of the onset of degradation and conducting failure analysis in PEM and anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyser systems.
Jonathan’s experience in the manufacturing industry encourages his drive to translate industrial quality control practices and guidelines from mass production to the laboratory, in order to enhance repeatability, reproducibility, traceability and credibility of measurement.
Biography
Jonathan began his involvement in hydrogen energy technologies through a research project during his MEng in chemical engineering at the University of Birmingham. His work comprised characterisation of the impact of ultrasonic ink fabrication parameters on the performance of low temperature PEM fuel cell catalysts, followed by an investigation of graphene-based catalyst support materials ex situ and their impact on catalyst performance. He then undertook a PhD at the University of the Western Cape (South Africa), working on novel hydrogen storage materials: specifically, modified Mg-based nanocomposites used to improve hydrogen sorption performance.
Jonathan later worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the National University of Malaysia, supporting PEM and AEM electrolyser projects for industrial applications. He also established early career experience in process engineering within the manufacturing industry, working in both electroplating for semiconductor wafer fabrication and calibration for automotive sensors.
Selected Publications
- Review on bipolar plates for low-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolyzer, T. Husaini, I. Alshami, J. Goh, M.S. Masdar, K.S. Loh, Int. J. Energy Res. 45, 20583-20600 (2021)
- Enhanced Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes via Modification with Ionic Liquids for Fuel Cell Applications, J.T.E. Goh, A.R. Abdul Rahim, M.S. Masdar, K.S. Loh, Membranes 11, 395 (2021)
- Nanostructured hydrogen storage materials prepared by high-energy reactive ball milling of magnesium and ferrovanadium, M. Lototskyy, J. Goh, M.W. Davids, V. Linkov, L. Khotseng, B. Ntsendwana, R. Denys, V.A. Yartys, Int. J. Hydrog. Energy 44, 6687-6701 (2019)
- Magnesium-based hydrogen storage nanomaterials prepared by high-energy reactive ball milling in hydrogen at the presence of mixed titanium–iron oxide, M. Lototskyy, M.W. Davids, J.M. Sibanyoni, J. Goh, B.G. Pollet, J. Alloys Compd. 645, S454-S459 (2015)
- The importance of ultrasonic parameters in the preparation of fuel cell catalyst inks, B.G. Pollet, J.T.E. Goh, Electrochim. Acta 128, 292-303 (2014)
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