Richard Mackay, Research Fellow
Dr. Mackay’s responsibilities include the development of mixed ion and electron conducting ceramic materials used in oxygen separation processes, and into the physical and chemical properties of these materials. Recent work has emphasized the optimization of reactors incorporating membranes made from these mixed conducting materials. Development of improved catalysts for these systems is pursued concurrently with the development of improved materials.
Dr. Mackay also oversees development of ceramic processing techniques of Eltron's proprietary materials. Dense ceramic membranes of tubular and planar geometries are fabricated in supporting electrochemical gas phase separation for both high purity oxygen separation as well as hydrogen separation technologies. Extensive research in the fabrication of thin film membranes is leading towards reactor configurations and gas separation rates suitable for scale up and commercialization opportunities.