Sahar Jafari, Ph.D.’s Post

I am thrilled to share that I am starting my internship at CanmetENERGY in Varennes, where I will be contributing to innovative projects focused on industrial decarbonization and the integration of AI-driven solutions for sustainable energy systems. A huge thank you to Soseh Zadoorian and M. EL KOUJOK for their incredible support throughout this journey! Looking forward to this new chapter and the opportunities ahead! ---- Je suis ravie de partager que je commence mon stage chez CanmetÉNERGIE à Varennes, où je contribuerai à des projets innovants sur la décarbonisation industrielle et l'intégration de solutions basées sur l'intelligence artificielle pour les systèmes énergétiques durables. Un grand merci à Souseh et Mohamed pour leur incroyable soutien tout au long de ce parcours ! Je me réjouis de ce nouveau chapitre et des opportunités à venir ! #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #AI #IndustrialDecarbonization #Internship #CanmetENERGY

I’m pleased to share our recent work, "Atomistic–Geometric–Continuum Relations of Hydrogen Structure II Hydrates under Triaxial Strains." In this study, we explored how varying hydrogen concentration impact the structural stability of sII hydrates under triaxial stress conditions. Our analysis provides new insights into the behavior of these structures, especially in terms of how tensile stability decreases and compressive strength increases with hydrogen concentration. The study also highlights how the inter- and intra-molecular interactions respond to these stresses. These findings advance our understanding of hydrogen storage materials, particularly in the context of using hydrates as a green energy solution. Check out the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/e7excarx #HydrogenStorage #MaterialsResearch #EnergyInnovation #sIIHydrates

I am thrilled to share that our invited paper has been published in the journal of Fluid Phase Equilibria! In this study, we explored how hydrogen concentration in sII hydrates affect their mechanical properties and elastic anisotropies. Our findings provide valuable insights into the structure-property-composition relationships crucial for designing and optimizing hydrogen hydrates for energy storage applications. A huge thank you to my supervisors, Dr. Alejandro Rey and Dr. Phillip Servio, for their expertise and support. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eaTJMf6t #Research #HydrogenStorage #MaterialsScience #EnergyStorage #ElasticProperties #DFT #Hydrates #MechanicalProperties #Anisotropy #Science #Engineering

Je suis très heureuse et honorée d’avoir reçu la bourse de doctorat en recherche des Fonds de recherche du Québec - FRQNT. Ce soutier financier me permettra de me concentrer sur mon projet de thèse qui porte sur modélisation atomique des hydrates d’hydrogènes: une plateforme de stockage d’hydrogène verte. Je suis très motivée de poursuivre mon projet, et j’ai très hâte de communiquer les résultats !  --------- I am very happy and honoured to receive the PhD scholarship of the #FRQNT - Fonds de recherche du Québec. This financial support will allow me to focus on my project on the atomistic modeling of hydrogen hydrates: a green hydrogen storage platform. I’m very excited to pursue my project and to share the results!

I am pleased to announce the publication of our recent paper, titled "Atomistic investigation of the occupancy limits and stability of hydrogen hydrates as a hydrogen storage medium" in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. In this study, we used Density Functional Theory (DFT) to investigate the storage capacity of hydrates, analyzing hydrogen occupancy in both the small and large cages of the lattice structure. Energy and bond parameter analyses of the system, considering various occupancies, revealed limits beyond those previously reported. Moreover, our findings indicate that the maximum capacity exceeds the hydrogen storage targets set by the Department of Energy (DOE).

I'm thrilled to share that I recently presented my poster, "Atomistic investigation of the occupancy limits and stability of hydrogen hydrates as a hydrogen storage medium," at the International Conference of Renewable Energy 2023. This event, organized by the United Scientific Group, took place from October 23 to 25, 2023 in Paris. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with experts from around the world and discuss innovative, large-scale renewable energy solutions and the transition roadmaps for various countries, cities, and towns. I'm glad to be part of the community and to contribute to the future of sustainable energy.

The successful completion of my Ph.D. proposal defense marks yet another milestone toward achieving my goals by officially becoming a doctoral candidate at McGill University. Hydrogen storage in hydrates promises a bright future for green energy storage and there is immense potential for research in this field. The atomistic modeling of hydrogen hydrates offers a pathway to understanding the underlying mechanisms of such materials which can be extrapolated to real-life applications. I am motivated to contribute to this field to the best of my abilities during the course of this Ph.D. project. #energystorage #hydrogen #hydrate #hydrogenstorage #computationalchemistry