The activity of the laboratory is based on the synthesis and characterization of adsorbent materials and phase change materials for thermal energy storage. The synthetized materials consist in composite adsorption materials, called selective water sorbent, “SWS materials”. The SWS material is a two phase system which consist of a porous...
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Preparation and characterisation of components for SOFC cells. SOFC stacks design and assembly Electrochemical processes study in SOFC devices and electrochemical diagnostics. The laboratory contains the following main equipment: Test stations for button cells (1-5 cm2) Test stations for single fuel cells (100 cm2) Test stations for stacks Equipment for ex...
Polymeric electrolyte Fuel Cells
The laboratory is equipped with apt tools to develop and characterise materials and components for PEFC. The following equipment is available in the laboratory: Development of basic components: Ink deposition through manual spray system to realise electrodes; Ink deposition through manual spray system to realise electrodes; thermocontrolled digital hydraulic press;...
Direct-Alcohol Fuel Cells, PEM electrolysers, solar-cells
Development of components for DAFC cells, PEM electrolysers and regenerative cells. Preparation and characterisation of electrolytes, electrodes, membrane-electrode assemblies. DAFC stacks and electrolysers design and assembly Electrochemical processes study through test stations for single cells and mini-stacks with electrochemical diagnostics. Optical-electrochemical preparation and characterisation of DSSC solar cells and photoelectrolysis;...
Hydrogen production from fossil sources and biofuels
This laboratory contains equipment and micro-scale testing plants for the study of reforming processes (Steam, Autothermal, and Trireforming) of gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons and biofuels (Biogas, Bioethanol) that aim at obtaining an hydrogen-rich mixture (syngas). The plants are used to test both structured catalysts (monoliths and foams) and pellets. In particular: Plant...
Catalysts for hydrogen production
The laboratory mainly deals with synthesis and characterisation of catalysts for reforming processes, which are obtained as powder, granulated or are used as a covered layer on preformed structures (monolith, metallic foils, foams) and/or as self-supported catalyst beds The equipment for the preparation activity includes the following items: agitators, stirrers,...
