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Expertise in the development and the demonstration of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Systems (10 GB 43O3 3IGK)
A research centre based at a leading UK university offers expertise in the development and demonstration of hydrogen and fuel cell systems. The team of researchers have significant experience in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells for transportation. The centre is keen to develop new transnational partnerships for technical cooperation and collaborative research projects.
Country: United Kingdom
Type: OFFER
Date: 07.09.2010
The centre, which is based on the campus of a leading UK university, has emerged as a leading authority in Research and Development, applications and demonstrations of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell systems. Over recent years the centre has produced numerous publications patented technologies in Fuel Cell Technologies.
The centre has state-of-the art facilities and is home to a hydrogen refuelling station a hydrogen powered house, a hydrogen fuel cell Combined Heat and Power generator (CHP) and five hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The centre has also led the development of a Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Supply Chain in its local region of the UK.
Areas of interest and expertise include the following:
Performance and Durability of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) and Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) for domestic and automotive applications.
Development of novel Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs) and sub-components (individual multi-layer) for PEMFC.
Design and optimisation of Micro-SOFC for use on Hydrocarbon Fuels.
Modelling of Single Chamber Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SC-SOFCs).
Development of novel nano-sized electrocatalysts materials by Chemical synthesis, Microwave and sonoelectrochemistry.
Modelling of fuel cells.
Hydrogen generation using ultrasound.
MEA production techniques.
Innovative Aspects:
A leading team of researchers with many years of experience in H2FC technologies.
Facilities for R&D and demonstration projects.
Extensive experience of working with industry and other universities.
Degree of development:
Patents/Rights: Others
Requested Cooperation: Joint further development, Testing of new applications
- Type of partner sought:
Industry or research.
- Specific area of activity of the partner:
Design, development and manufacture of H2 and fuel cell systems for low carbon transport and heat and power applications.
- Task to be performed by the partner sought:
technological collaboration, cooperation in design, development and demonstration of H2FCs.
Type of Organisation:
Status: NEW
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