UROP Project

Tribological Studies of Hydrogen Resistant Materials

Materials, Friction and Wear, Hydrogen power

Research Mentor: Craig Barbour, He/him
Department, College, Affiliation: Mechanical Engineering , FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: craig1.barbour@famu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all STEM major
Project Location: 2003 Levy Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes
Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10, During business hours
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Not participating in the roundtable

Project Description

The transition to clean energy systems increasingly relies on hydrogen as a fuel and energy carrier. However, many engineering materials face challenges when exposed to hydrogen-rich environments, including embrittlement, accelerated wear, and reduced service lifetimes. To address these issues, this project focuses on studying the tribological properties (friction, wear, and lubrication) of hydrogen-resistant materials.

Research Tasks: Preparing material samples for testing.
Operating a tribometer to conduct controlled wear and friction experiments.
Collecting and analyzing data to identify trends in material behavior.
Reviewing scientific literature on hydrogen effects in materials.
Contributing to group discussions and lab meetings

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: MATLAB (recommended)
Solidworks (recommended)