Forschungszentrum Jülich - Institute of Energy Research IEF-3 - Fuel Cells
Forschungszentrum Jülich pursues cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in the fields of health, energy and the environment, and also information technologies. With a staff of about 4400, Jülich is one of the largest research centres in Europe.
The Institute of Energy Research (IEF) investigates modern energy conversion technologies. Nine sub-institutes cover a range from photovoltaics and fuel cells, through nuclear fusion, right up to innovative coal and gas power plants. The Institute of Energy Research IEF-3 - Fuel Cells - is a sub-institute with a staff of approximately 100 employees and oriented to the basic topic of electrochemistry and process engineering for fuel cells.
Main fuel cell activities
- Direct-methanol fuel cells,
- high-temperature polymer electrolyte fuel cells,
- solid oxid fuel cells and
- fuel processing systems
In an integrated approach the mentioned activities ae accompanied by
- sytematic studies,
- fundamental modelling and simulation and
- experimental and theoretical system evaluation
All results are used for the design of functional systems and their verification.
Technology Transfer
The IEF-3 is focussed on implementing results from research in innovative products, procedures and processes in collaboration with industry,
and is keen to make a contribution towards bridging the gap between science and technology.
