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From fundamental to applied science: new frontiers in fuel cell technologies

Grant number: 20/01177-5
Support Opportunities:Research Projects - SPEC Program
Start date: December 01, 2021
End date: November 30, 2026
Field of knowledge:Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Transport Phenomena
Principal Investigator:Nigel Peter Brandon
Grantee:Nigel Peter Brandon
Host Institution: Escola Politécnica (EP). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
Pesquisadores principais:
Anthony Robert John Kucernak ; Caetano Rodrigues Miranda ; Hamilton Brandão Varela de Albuquerque ; Julio Romano Meneghini ; Spencer John Sherwin
Associated researchers:Beethoven Narváez Romo ; Emílio Carlos Nelli Silva ; Erich Albrecht Muller Gomez ; Fabio Coral Fonseca ; Ivan Korkischko ; Julio Romano Meneghini ; Thiago Lopes
Associated research grant(s):23/16687-7 - Multi-user equipment approved in grant 2020/01177-5: system to measure species, charge and mass transport, AP.EMU
Associated scholarship(s):24/23548-6 - Theoretical Studies, Based on Density Functional Theory, on Elementary Processes in Fuel Cells, BP.PD
24/16777-9 - Optimization of SOFC-type Fuel Cells: Integrated Analysis through Advanced Imaging, Characterization, and Computational Modeling Techniques, BP.DD
24/17090-7 - Production of Direct Ethanol-Fed Ceramic Fuel Cells Through Additive Manufacturing Techniques for the Transportation Sector, BP.PD
+ associated scholarships 24/15130-1 - Design and Production of Instructional Materials for Science Dissemination on the fundamentals and applications of Fuel Cell Technologies, BP.JC
24/12749-0 - Electro-oxidation of ethanol towards the production of energy and clean hydrogen, BP.PD
24/10565-0 - Computational exploration and atomistic modeling of ceramic materials for direct ethanol Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs), BP.PD
23/17518-4 - Topology optimization method applied to solid oxide fuel cells design, BP.PD
22/16905-1 - Science dissemination of fundamentals and applications of Fuel Cell Technologies, BP.JC
22/16913-4 - Applications of nanostructures for heterogeneous catalysis: an introduction to computational material simulations, BP.IC
22/14475-0 - Development and validation of advanced fuel cell computational models, BP.PD - associated scholarships

Abstract

Safeguarding Brazilian society's increasing demand for energy and meeting the target for CO2 emissions reduction mandates investments in renewable energy sources and low carbon technologies. Toward tackling such a challenge, the United Kingdom has a mature and extensive research infrastructure via the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research Hub. Fuel cells are increasingly important electrochemical devices capable of directly converting chemical to electrical energy with high efficiency. Among fuel cells, solid oxide and polymer electrolyte fuel cells are arguably the most mature technologies and with the most potential for reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Nevertheless, research opportunities and technology improvements are still widely seen as necessary for widespread fuel cell use, in particular when dealing with biofuels and intermediate temperature devices. Thus, the primary objective of this São Paulo Chair of Excellency is the creation of a Brazilian nucleus on fuel cell research focused on a multi-scale computational approach tightly coupled to advanced experimental techniques. Outcomes of this project have the potential to position Brazil as a centre of excellence in fuel cell research and deployment, enabling future electrochemical systems (e.g. synthesis of renewable chemicals), tailored to local needs and opportunities, via a multidisciplinary research framework with a solid connection with world-class research leaders. (AU)

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Scientific publications
(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)
RAZMARA, FERESHTEH; SA, LUIS F. N.; PRADO, DIEGO S.; LOPES, THIAGO; MENEGHINI, JULIO R.; SILVA, EMILIO C. N.. Topology optimization of radial flow field PEM fuel cells for enhancing water management. STRUCTURAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION, v. 67, n. 5, p. 21-pg., . (14/22130-6, 23/10333-9, 22/14475-0, 20/15230-5, 20/01177-5, 14/50279-4)
SALVADOR, CAMILO A. F.; REGO, JESSICA S.; LOPES, THIAGO; MENEGHINI, JULIO R.; BRANDON, NIGEL P.; DAMASCENO, DANIELA A.. Materials selection of non-metallic glasses for planar solid-oxide fuel cell sealants. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, v. 51, n. 6, p. 12-pg., . (20/01177-5, 22/08894-0, 20/15230-5, 14/50279-4, 14/22130-6)
DE SA, LUIS FERNANDO NOGUEIRA; RAZMARA, FERESHTEH; LOPES, THIAGO; BRANDON, NIGEL; MENEGHINI, JULIO; SILVA, EMILIO CARLOS NELLI. Multilayered topology optimization model of two-phase nonisothermal PEM fuel cell. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NUMERICAL METHODS FOR HEAT & FLUID FLOW, v. N/A, p. 33-pg., . (20/15230-5, 22/14475-0, 20/01177-5)