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Zarina Turtayeva

As someone working on the degradation of PEM electrolyzers, I know how important it is to connect with others tackling different parts of the green hydrogen puzzle. This network makes it easier to learn from one another, collaborate across borders, and inspire the next generation of women scientists and engineers. It reminds us that our contributions matter and that we’re not doing this work alone.

Paul Scherrer Institut / Postdoctoral Researcher
Villigen PSI

I am a postdoctoral researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute, specializing in PEM electrolyzers and fuel cells. My background includes a PhD in Energy and Mechanics from the University of Lorraine, and international experience in Kazakhstan, France, and Switzerland. I’ve worked on catalyst layer development, MEA fabrication, porous transport layers, and now focus on the impact of ionic contamination on PEM cell degradation. My expertise bridges materials science and electrochemical engineering to support durable, efficient hydrogen technologies.

ECS PRiME 2024: "Multilayer Porous Transport Layers for Polymer Electrolyte Water Electrolysis to Replace Thin Protective Pt Coating at Low IrO 2 Loading" (2024)

ECS 242 meeting: "Optimization of Ionomer Content in MEAs and Its Impact on the Performance in AEMFC" (2022)

EMEA: "Evaluation of ionomer content in the catalytic ink and its effect on the performance of membrane-electrode assemblies in AEMFC" (2022)

1) Turtayeva, Z., Xu, F., Dillet, J., Mozet, K., Peignier, R., Celzard, A. & Maranzana, G. Investigation of membranes-electrodes assemblies in anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs): effect of ionomer ratio in catalyst layers on performance (Heliyon 10(8), 29622 (2024)

2) Turtayeva, Z., Xu, F., Dillet, J., Mozet, K., Peignier, R., Celzard, A. & Maranzana, G. The Influence of Ink Formulation and Preparation on the Performance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell. Energies, 16(22), 7519 (2023)

3) Turtayeva, Z., Xu, F., Dillet, J., Mozet, K., Peignier, R., Celzard, A. & Maranzana, G. Manufacturing catalyst-coated membranes by ultrasonic spray deposition for PEMFC: Identification of key parameters and their impact on PEMFC performance. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 47, 16165–16178 (2022)

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