Matteco’s Post

Ageing of fuel cells is one of the main challenges for their use in the mobility sector. Highly dynamic operating conditions, like startup and shutdown, pose a serious risk for accelerated degradation of the carbon support structure. This vital topic was dealt with by our colleague Marek Bültel in his Master’s thesis, which was written in collaboration between TLK-Thermo and University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (https://lnkd.in/dgXRdNUU). He implemented a new electrochemical model that allows to predict the local time-evolution of the electrode potential and carbon corrosion at the fuel cell cathode. The model has shown that low temperature and humidity within the fuel cell help to mitigate carbon loss. He was happy to present his successful work at last week’s ModVal 2024 - 20th Symposium on Modeling and Validation of Electrochemical Energy Technologies. If you are interested in the detailed results, please contact m.bueltel@tlk-thermo.com. Further information on our fuel cell models and the associated TIL Add-On library Hydrogen Energy Systems can be found on our homepage https://lnkd.in/dBMpWzhw. #FuelCells #Hydrogen #ModVal #TIL #Simulation

Learn more about the TESCAN battery workflow and how we can help you with your battery applications 🙂👍

#ResET is a 2-year long project funded by the European Union - Next Generation EU through the PRIN PNRR2022 grant scheme. It aims to investigate resonant transfer of energy from plasmonic materials to semiconductor materials as a route to sensitise these materials to light with energies both above and below their band gaps. #ResET is a collaboration between CNR - ISM Istituto di Struttura della Materia and #Cnr_Nano of Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche and Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna . More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/d_-VKieR #SolarCatalysis #Plasmonics #Semiconductors #EnergyTransfer #NextGenEU #PRIN2022 #PNRR

🔋 Attended the Lithium-Ion Battery Analysis: A Virtual Symposium 🔋 I recently attended the Lithium-Ion Battery Analysis: A Virtual Symposium, presented by Spectroscopy Media and sponsored by Agilent Technologies, HORIBA, PerkinElmer, SHIMADZU CORPORATION, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Oxford Instruments WITec in battery and analytical technologies. This event brought together experts from both academia and industry to discuss the cutting-edge advancements in lithium-ion battery research and analysis. Key topics covered included: 🔹 Safe handling of highly reactive battery samples. 🔹Innovations in battery recycling processes. 🔹The use of advanced spectroscopy techniques like ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and LDI-MS to address the challenges in lithium-ion battery analysis. The insights gained from this symposium will significantly contribute to my understanding of energy storage technologies and their future applications. Looking forward to exploring these ideas further! #LithiumIonBatteries #EnergyStorage #Spectroscopy #ICPMS #BatteryRecycling #CleanEnergy #SustainableTech

I am delighted to my participation in the RSC poster competition, where I am presenting a poster titled "Unraveling the Pseudocapacitive Traits of Two-Dimensional Titanium Carbide as an Electrode Material." This research delves into the unique electrochemical characteristics of two-dimensional titanium carbide, shedding light on its potential as an innovative electrode material. Through meticulous investigation, my work aims to contribute valuable insights to the field of energy storage and advance our understanding of materials with pseudocapacitive behavior. I share our findings with the scientific community and engage in discussions that could shape the future of energy storage technologies. #RSCposter2024 #RSCMat #RSCEnergy

📢 FOSSIC project update! The 1st Newsletter is now available! #FOSSIC #PhotonicSensors #Composites #AdvancedManufacturing #Innovation #Research #EPSRC #FibreOptics #CarbonFibre #StrainSensing

The most important meeting to participate in if you are involved in or interested in solid oxide cells for power generation or electrolysis.

🔊 Next week, the Electrochemistry Excellence Centre (#ELEC) from VITO is on tour! ⚡ While Jan Vaes and Avni Guruji will be attending the 2024 Fall Meeting of the European Materials Research Society (#EMRS) in Warsaw, I’ll be at the European Carbon Dioxide Utilisation Summit in Berlin. #CCU ⚙ Jan will be presenting our innovative work on solving stability challenges in CO2 electroreduction using our novel gas diffusion electrodes (VIVALDI H2020 project, ECO2Fuel). Our doctoral candidate, Avni, will share the first results from her PhD research on bimetallic catalysts for direct CO2 conversion to formic acid (MSCA ECOMATES). #SymposiumG 💡 I’ll be presenting hybrid approaches for cascade electro- and bioconversions for carbon capture and utilization (VIVALDI, #FUELSC). 🤝 If you’re attending these events, let’s connect and explore potential collaboration opportunities! #CO2Utilisation #Sustainability #Electrochemistry #CarbonCapture #Collaboration #Innovation #MaterialsResearch

Exciting News from Sensmet! We're proud to share that our pioneering micro-discharge optical emission spectroscopy technology is featured on the cover of the May 2024 issue of the Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry! This special edition highlights our collaboration with Freiberg University and underscores our dedication to advancing sustainable practices in lithium battery metal production and recycling. In the article our μDOES analyzer is highlighted for its on-site, real-time capabilities, contrasting with traditional methods like ICP-OES and ICP-MS that are more suited for laboratory settings. The μDOES allows for accurate on-site analysis of trace metals in lithium solutions without the need for traditional carrier gases. This innovation not only enhances the analytical capabilities but also significantly reduces the environmental footprint of the analysis process. Read more about our groundbreaking technology here: https://lnkd.in/eeGsPiAa #SensmetTechnology #SustainabilityInAction #LithiumBatteryRecycling #Innovation #GreenTech #TUBAF #TUBergakademieFreiberg

🔬 Delving into the World of Battery Innovation! ➡ Join Moritz Loewenich and Md Yusuf Ali on a journey behind the scenes to gain insights into the process of obtaining nanoparticles by using a spray flame reactor and a hot wall reactor. 🔎 Discover the process of developing materials for solid-state batteries, utilizing cutting-edge techniques that pave the way for scalable industrial applications for a future powered by sustainable energy solutions. This video was recorded at the NanoEnergieTechnikZentrum (NETZ) of the Universität Duisburg-Essen. #Nanomaterials #MaterialScience #ResearchAndDevelopment #LabTour