The Effect of Varying Metals on the Electrolysis of Sea Water


Every year, on average, two dozen large ships sink each year. These ships can be carrying hazardous materials or valuable cargo. Rather than letting these ships pollute our oceans, we set out to develop a method of recovering these ships. The method we proposed is using electrolysis to produce hydrogen and oxygen underwater to provide a buoyant lifting force to raise the ship. Our research focuses on determining which metal type (aluminum, copper, or steel) will yield the highest rate of gas production in an electrolytic cell.

Ryan Accad

I am a senior attending Warren Mott High School and I plan to go into engineering either electrical or chemical. I would like to work in the automotive industry if I chose to be an electrical engineer. If I choose to get more into chemical engineering I would like to look more into process engineering or look into processing of foods, drugs, fuels, etc.

Caleb Yacks

I am a senior at Warren Mott High School and i plan to become a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry. My goal is to further our advances in automotive technology and design autonomous vehicles. I want to make driving simple, safe, and affordable.