Khurram Saleem Joya

Title: Khurram Saleem Joya: Innovator in Electrocatalysis

Introduction

Khurram Saleem Joya is a prominent inventor based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He has made significant contributions to the field of electrocatalysis, particularly in the development of advanced materials for energy conversion applications. With a total of 3 patents, his work focuses on innovative methods that enhance the efficiency and stability of electrocatalysts.

Latest Patents

One of Khurram's latest patents is a method for making a palladium (Pd)-coated electrode. This invention involves catalytic materials that are useful in processes such as water oxidation, which can operate at low overpotential. The materials developed may include nanoscale, nanoporous Pd-containing structures. The thin-film Pd electrocatalysts can be produced using Aerosol-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition (AACVD) on conducting surfaces. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) analyses confirm a phase-pure crystalline metallic Pd deposit. The surface morphology studies reveal a highly porous nanostructure that is nanoparticulate in nature. Under electrochemical conditions, these Pd electrocatalysts can conduct water oxidation at onset potentials starting around 1.43 V against a reversible hydrogen electrode, achieving a current density of approximately 100 mA/cm at 1.63 V. They also exhibit long-term stability in oxygen evolution.

Another notable patent involves the creation of Pd-comprising electrocatalysts suitable for water splitting. This invention describes an oxygen evolution reaction catalyst electrode that includes a glass electrode with a first coating of fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO). The second coating consists of at least 95 wt. % palladium, forming porous, spongy-textured clusters of palladium spheroid nanoparticles in a cubic crystalline phase. The clusters have an average largest dimension ranging from 500 nm to 10 µm, enhancing the performance of the electrode.

Career Highlights

Khurram Saleem Joya is affiliated with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, where he conducts research and development in the field of electrocatalysis. His innovative work has positioned him as a key figure in advancing technologies related to energy conversion and sustainability.

Collaborations

Khurram collaborates with Muhammad Ali Ehsan, contributing