My research interests include hydrogen storage in metal hydrides, hydrogen embrittlement, and battery materials. The research is diverse, encompassing both materials and synthesis and preparation techniques. Most research projects are conducted in collaboration with international universities and laboratories (France, Norway, Germany, Italy, Israel, South Korea, China, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia, and India).
Research on metal hydrides is primarily focused on two areas: the development of new alloys and the application of new synthesis and preparation techniques. Several types of alloys are currently being studied, including magnesium- or titanium-based alloys, TiFe alloys, high-entropy alloys, titanium-based alloys with a body-centered cubic structure, and lava-structured alloys. Regarding synthesis and preparation methods, we are specifically investigating mechanical milling, cold rolling, arc furnace synthesis, or combinations thereof. Our research is both fundamental and applied. We maintain constant interaction with industry to understand the specific needs that will improve the competitiveness of metal hydrides as a hydrogen storage medium.
Our activities on hydrogen embrittlement are conducted in collaboration with the Quebec Metallurgy Centre (CMQ). This research focuses primarily on the embrittlement of industrially used materials.
Our research on battery materials focuses mainly on the use of metal hydrides as negative electrodes.