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Technologies
Biomass-derived fuels for use in fuel cells
Integrated hydrogen and renewable energy system
Grid testing lab with several power benches from 30 kW to 90 kW and hard design and power electronic stages control
Andrés Llombart Estopiñán
Ignacio Zabalza Bribián
Fuel processing by reforming of middle distillates (kerosene, diesel and light fuel oil)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ralf Peters
Integration of hydrogen production by electrolysis with renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic and wind power
Design and set up of systems and subsystems for hydrogen production, unconventional storage and fuel cell application
Hydrogen production from thermocatalytic decomposition of natural gas
Rafael Moliner
+ 034 976 733977
Natural and artificial photosynthesis
Basic research on metalloproteins with long-term research objectives to generate artificial molecular assemblies ("machines") that mimic the natural systems, e.g. artificial photosynthesis, water splitting, hydrogen production etc.
Dr. Werner E. Klotzbücher
Efficient and durable generation of hydrogen and oxygen from water using the semiconductor titanium disilicide for oxidation and reduction of water with solar radiation, storage of hydrogen and oxygen
R&D regarding diesel reformers to a purity suitable for PEM fuel cells Plasma assisted reformers
Biomass gasification to hydrogen rich synthesis gas
Catalysts and photocatalysts for hydrogen production; Catalysts and adsorbents for hydrogen purification
Hydrogen production from different thermochemical processes
Solid-state storage of hydrogen
Develop of hydrogen storage system, compressed technology and metal hybrid technology. Simulation and test systems
Hydrogen storage on liquid phase through organic compounds. Development of catalysts which favour hydrogenation/dehydrogenation processes of decalina and other related compounds
Light Metal Hydrides for Hydrogen and Energy Storage
Prof. Dr. Ferdi Schüth
+49 208 306 2373
Dr. Michael Felderhoff
+49 208 306 2450
Nanomaterials made from getter metals, noncarbon
modifications and metalcarbon hybrid materials for mobile and stationary hydrogen storages
Prof. Dr. Niels Marquardt
Low weight magnesium hydride storage of hydrogen
Nanomateriales for hydrogen storage
Gavin Walker
+ 44 115 95 13 752
Fuel Cell Powertrain (Fuel Cell System and electric activation of front-/rear-wheel drive and transmission) even with battery integration. Simulation and test systems
Fuel processing by reforming: steam reforming, partial oxidation, autothermal reforming and related activities and services as screening of cathalytic materials, process analysis, gas processing
SOFC, operating condition with various fuels (methane, propane, butane, iso-octane, methanol, ethanol, ethers, biodiesel and biogas, and hydrogen from waste sugars
Kevin Kendal
+ 44 121 414 2739
DMFC (Direct Methanol Fuel Cells): electrochemical reactions on electrode structures, characterization of new membranes, optimization of cell components, e.g.membrane electrode assembly (MEA) or distribution structures and related fabrication methods, characterization of MEAs, stack and system development
SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cells): electrochemical characterization of cells and stacks, material, cell and stack development, systems development (power range of between 1 and 20 kW), process and systems analysis, simulation calculations one- to three-dimensional
Dr. L.G.J. (Bert) de Haar
HT-PEFC / VHT-PEFC (Very High-Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells): membrane electrode assembly (MEA), cell and stack development, system development and system integration, modelling and simulation
Development of electrocatalysts for PEMFC and DMFC. Development of new carbon advanced materials as electrocatalysts support for PEMFC
Mini-tubular SOFC cells up to 5 W. Products for anodes and ceramic assembling
Fluid Dynamic simulation process of an hydrogen MACI
Fluid Dynamic simulation of process PEM fuel cells, to design optimal bipolar plates
Dynamic simulation and stress analyses of SOFC. turbines to pressurise SOFC
HT-PEM (High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane) micro fuel cells up to 100W: steam reforming, stack development and analysis, system integration
Basic research on Low Temp PEM, High Temp PEM, MoltenCarbonate FC
Hydrogen related technologies for cleaning, storage, transport, distribution and safey
PEM and HAT PEM: Fuel cells and systems: carbon bipolar plates, membrane electrode assembly (MEA), stacks, system integration and applications, test benches for fuel cells 150 W up to 10 kW
Micro fuel cells and micro fuel cell systems based on LT PEM as miniarised energy systems for portabe applications and hand helds
Complete Fuel Cell System (stack + auxiliary). Simulation and test systems
PEM Fuel cell integration in automotive aplications (for example, a kart)
PEM Fuel cell integration in portable applications
Test on components and systems involved in the whole hydrogen chain; comparison with state of the art technologies
Hydrogen village-laboratory: integration of renewable energy sources and an hydrogen
system, for mobility and residential use in an alpine village, Micro/mini unmanned aerial vehicles powered by FCs, High maneuverability remotely-controlled airship powered by FCs, FCs auxiliary power unit in more/all electric aircraft, FCs auxiliary power unit in yacht applications, Micro CHP units for domestic applications and/or Electric-motor-driven two-seat airplane powered by FC
Paolo Bois and Prof. Maggiore
Energetic, fluid-dynamic, chemical and electric study and modeling of the SOFCs generator and of the balance of plant; electronic converters for FCs power conditioning in transport and stationary applications; Micro-FCs and micro-combustors for portable a
Paolo Bois and Prof. Maggiore
Fuel cell market analyzes. Application test, evaluation and development of fuel cells
Design and realization of prototypes: 1 to 15 watt power, hydrogen and direct methanol fuel cells systems for portable applications, hydrogen fuelled air-breathing stacks (1-20 W), electronic control and power conditioning units
Fuel and gas processing for hydrogen production: reforming, gas cleaning and desulphurisation, screenig of cathalysts for reformers
Materials specifications for electrolyte, electrodes and interconnects
Kevin Kendal
+ 44 121 414 2739
Hydrogen membrane materials
Hydrogen processing of Materials
High performing membrane tests in various temperature, moisture and pressure conditions
Planar geometry cells for SOFCs and Mesoscopic modeling of porous electrodes of SOFCs, High pressure water electrolysis from renewable sources. Metal hydrides and carbon nanotubes for hydrogen absorption. Development of sealant materials for SOFCs, Improvement of membrane electrode assembly for low temperature FCs
Paolo Bois
Prof. Maggiore
Ceramic, metallic and fiber material development for fuel cells. Tape casting
New synthesis techniques of carbon based, conducting materials for gas diffusion layers and catalysts production, Ionic conductivity and methanol permeability studies of membranes for PEM, Hydrogen production from renewable sources, Materials for Fuel Cells (electrodes, catalysts, membranes)
Università del Piemonte Orientale - DISAV
Development of fuel cell stack, reformate fuel cell systems including control untis from 30 Watt to 20 kWatt, development of fuel cell test benches and manufacturing of prototype series.
Development of test benches and screening of catalysts, reformers, fuel cells and fuel cell systems and gas analysis
Industrialization of fuel cell. We combine knowledge in material, industrial processes, production and design for manufacturing
Energy system techniques with focus on system optimization, i.e. development of new control strategies and related hardware, test of new coatings for fuel-cell components and applications
for small and medium-sized PEM-fuel-cell systems
Prof. Dr.-Ing Michael Brodmann
Production technology
Energy system techniques with focus on system optimization, i.e. development of new control strategies and related hardware, test of new coatings for fuel-cell components and applications
for small and medium-sized PEM-fuel-cell systems
Prof. Dr.-Ing Michael Brodmann
Simulation and test systems. testing of power trains, electro-magnetic compatibility, experimental noise and vibration analysis, driving simulation and virtual reality, in addition to facilities for the development of new materials and manufacturing proce
Consulting and engineering services in hydrogen and fuel cell applications
High performing membrane tests in various temperature, moisture and pressure conditions. Assembly and test of direct methanol FC system for portable electronics, co-generation system, power system for yacht, 1kW FC scooter: a fuel cell based scooter coupling the advantages of individual mobility (flexibility, efficiency, etc.) and hydrogen technologies (environmental impact, sustainability, etc.), educational hydrogen laboratories
We have most of the tools going from prototype to product on the market: Industrialisation, Market analyze, Investigations, LCA
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