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Company Profile Low Dee Membranes Ltd is a small company based in Manchester devoted to the development of graphene-based membranes and their potential benefits in Fuel Cells. Low Dee aims to be the first company in the world to deploy a commercially viable graphene-based membrane. The Project Decarbonizing the transport sector is a crucial factor in reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. Fuel cell technologies have been seen as the only realistic option in decarbonizing the aerospace, shipping and long-haul transport sectors. The recent commitment by Airbus to bring hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft into service by 2035 has meant that there is now a dire need to overcome the problems with Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). The Project aims to expand on work completed by Nobel laureate Andre Geim and develop a commercially viable graphene-based membrane for PEMFCs. It is expected that the graphene monolayer will be able to resolve three of the main issues with PEMFC’s; reliance on platinum-based catalysts, durability of the membranes and restricted fuel options. Jordan Frow Jordan graduated with a first-class Master of Chemistry (MChem) from Bangor University developing photocatalytic mesocrystals for water splitting and photo mineralisation reactions. Along with his experience with aerobic digesters and innovative green solutions in developing rural communities, Jordan hopes to bring innovative solutions to the project. Academic Supervisors Dr Hungyen Lin Dr Richard Dawson Dr Gaurav Gupta Low Dee Membranes Ltd