Center of Sciences for Development in Energies of the Future - CENF

• Grant number: 24/01059-3
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Science Centers for Development
• Start date: July 01, 2024
• End date: June 30, 2029
• Field of knowledge: Interdisciplinary Subjects
• Principal Investigator: Adriano Marim de Oliveira
• Grantee: Adriano Marim de Oliveira
• Host Institution: Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas S/A (IPT). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• City of the host institution: São Paulo
• Principal investigators: Danilo Justino Carastan ; João Carlos Sávio Cordeiro ; Oswaldo Sanchez Júnior ; Roberto Martins de Souza ; Silas Derenzo
• Associated researchers: Adler de Souza ; Alfredo Eduardo Maiorano ; Ana Paula de Souza Silva ; André Themoteo da Silva Melo ; Carlos Daher Padovezi ; Denis Correa Meyer ; Douglas Bellomo Cavalcante ; Elda Sabino da Silva ; Gabriel Borelli Martins ; Guilherme Carmelo Ungar ; Guilherme Zepon ; Helton José Alves ; Henrique Daniel Delavale ; Heverson Renan de Freitas ; João Ricardo Filipini da Silveira ; Klaus Raffelt ; Lázaro José Gasparrini ; Lígia Gomes Oliveira ; Lucas Tadeu Fuess ; Marcelo Zaiat ; Marcos Antonio Coelho Berton ; Maria Filomena de Andrade Rodrigues ; Maria Helena Ambrosio Zanin ; Mauricio Romani ; Newton Kiyoshi Fukumasu ; Pâmela Coelho Tambani ; Renata Moreira ; Rodolfo de Andrade Schaffner ; Sérgio Fernandes ; Sergio Francisco Dela Antonio ; Thomaz de Gouveia
• Associated scholarship(s): 25/25702-5 - Modeling of Energy System Inventories, BP.TT; 25/21066-7 - Development of an efficient coating for corrosion protection of metallic bipolar plates in PEM water electrolyzers, BP.TT; 25/11837-6 - Development of an energy consumption model for a fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle, BP.TT; + associated scholarships 25/11999-6 - Monitoring Public Policy on Hydrogen for the Energy Transition, BP.TT; 25/11885-0 - Development of nanostructured / composite materials through the electrosppining process to obtain nanosctrutured materials aiming to apply in fuel cells and sensors, BP.TT; 25/10709-4 - Mapping of wear modes in components (valves, ducts, connectors, sealants, etc) of the fuel supply and exhaust network of a fuel cell., BP.TT; 25/04966-4 - Procedures for analyzing the risks of storage, transportation and utilization of hydrogen in vehicles and in factories., BP.TT; 25/04799-0 - Analysis and monitoring of the microbial diversity profile in the biohydrogen production process, BP.TT; 25/05597-2 - Analysis of the effect of water contamination on commercial lubricating oils used in internal combustion engines, BP.TT; 25/02061-4 - Study of the biotechnological route for hydrogen production, through anaerobic fermentation in PBR type reactors, from renewable raw materials, originating from agro-industry effluents., BP.TT; 24/23759-7 - Prospecting applications and designing high-entropy alloys for hydrogen storage, BP.TT; 24/21785-0 - Study of the Biotechnological Pathway for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production, BP.TT; 24/23845-0 - Development of catalysts for catalytic reforming of the synthesis gas mixture obtained from sugarcane bagasse for H2 generation, BP.TT; 24/21743-6 - Production of hybrid hydrogen tanks based on composite materials, metallic structures and polymer coatings, BP.TT - associated scholarships

Abstract

This proposal deals with the implementation of a Center of Sciences for the Development of Renewable Energies and Future Fuels in conjunction with the Secretary of Environment, Infrastructure, and Logistics (SEMIL), through its Undersecretary of Energy and Mining (SEM), to address current challenges related to the decarbonization of the industry and transport in São Paulo with economically viable and environmentally friendly routes. Specifically, this center will seek solutions for the implementation of low-carbon intensity Hydrogen with the following research verticals: (i) Production, (ii) Storage and Transportation, (iii) Uses and Applications and (iv) Regulation, in order to seek the leadership of the State of São Paulo in the development of advanced technologies and the promotion of the national hydrogen industry. To address the complexity of these issues, the formation of a partnership network is essential, and in this proposal, IPT joins forces with the Polytechnic School of USP, UFSCAR, UFPR, UFABC, the ISI of Electrochemistry and the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (ABEEólica), to ensure the strategic alignment of the topics addressed with the industry's needs. This alignment will allow the development of the national supply chain for components related to the use of H2 as an energy source. The institutions actively participated in structuring the topics to be developed at the CCD-ERCF, including the definition of goals and economic counterparties. Considering the sustainability of the Center, partnership and communication plans have been devised that will allow the future development of new lines of research and the incorporation of new companies, strengthening ties with different industry sectors and promoting the transfer of technologies, becoming a hub for the use of Hydrogen as a fuel of the future. It is important to emphasize that companies from different economic sectors have shown interest and provided letters of support for the establishment of the CCD-ERCF, envisioning collaborative participation in future projects. (AU)