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Novel in situ and in operando techniques for characterization of interfaces in electrochemical storage systems (HI-C)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Feb 28, 2017,

The objective of the project is to develop methodologies for determining in detail the role of interface boundaries and interface layers on transport properties and reactivity in lithium batteries, and to use the knowledge gained to improve performance.The methods used will be advanced multi-technique in situ characterization combined with computational methods. The findings will be used e.g. in d ...
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Novel materials and system designs for low cost, efficient and durable PEM electrolysers (NOVEL)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Nov 30, 2016,

Water electrolysis based on PEM technology has demonstrated its applicability to produce hydrogen and oxygen in a clean and safe way. Systems have been demonstrated in a wide range of niche applications with capacities from 70 % (LHV). The improved materials will also be made available to current developers of PEM electrolysers to allow them to quantify the benefits, and to provide early feedback ...
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Improved Lifetime of Automotive Application Fuel Cells with ultra low Pt-loading (IMPACT)

Start date: Nov 1, 2012, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

"The main objective of the planned project IMPACT is to increase the life-time of fuel cells with membrane-electrode assemblies containing ultra low Pt-loading (< 0.2 mg cm-2) for automotive applications. The economic requirements to reduce Pt loading leads to the challenge to maintain durability and performance, an aspect which has not been addressed sufficiently in public projects and studies. A ...
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novel CATAlyst structures employing Pt at Ultra Low and zero loadings for auTomotive MEAs (CATAPULT)

Start date: Jun 1, 2013, End date: May 31, 2016,

"Project CATAPULT proposes to develop a radically new concept for automotive PEM fuel cell catalysts based on novel structures wherein platinum is deposited as an extremely thin layer (
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MembrAnEs for STationary application with RObust mechanical properties (MAESTRO)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Mar 31, 2014,

"Low equivalent weight ionomers are required to reach the membrane conductivity and MEA performance targets for stationary operation and enable stationary PEMFC systems to achieve superior overall system yield to competitive technologies. Perfluorosulfonic acid ionomers (PFSA) demonstrate excellent properties in terms of chemical resistance in a fuel cell environment. In stationary applications, w ...
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"DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATED, NOVEL BIOSENSOR PLATFORM FOR PESTICIDE RESIDUE DETECTION" (FOODSCAN)

Start date: Dec 1, 2011, End date: Nov 30, 2013,

"The objective of the FOODSCAN project is to develop a novel and automated biosensor platform for pesticide and other chemical residue detection incorporating membrane-engineered cells with pesticide-specific antibodies. The system is primarily based on the Bioelectric Recognition Assay (BERA) technology. Furthermore a specially designed electronic interface is realized in order to acquire and man ...
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Quasi-anhydrous and dry membranes for next generation fuel cells (QUASIDRY)

Start date: Dec 1, 2010, End date: Nov 30, 2013,

The European Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan has identified fuel cells and hydrogen among the technologies needed for Europe to achieve the targets for 2020 - 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; 20% share of renewable energy sources in the energy mix; and 20% reduction in primary energy use – as well as to achieve the long-term vision for 2050 towards decarbonisation. The objective o ...
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BIOELECTRONIC OLFACTORY NEURON DEVICE (BOND)

Start date: Oct 1, 2009, End date: Sep 30, 2012,

Recently, the use of smell in different fields has been rediscovered due to major advances in odour sensing technology and artificial intelligence. However, current electronic noses, based on electronic sensors, have significant limitations concerning sensitivity, reliability and selectivity, amongst others. These limitations are at the basis of recurrent troubles of this technology to reach essen ...
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An Open, Ubiquitous and Adaptive Chronic Disease Management Platform for COPD and Renal Insufficiency (CHRONIOUS)

Start date: Feb 1, 2008, End date: May 31, 2012,

Description Health and lifestyle monitoring of people with chronic diseases at a European level. The project developed for example a smart T-shirt to monitor and help the chronically illChronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability for a large amount of people in most industrialized nations.  Chronic diseases have also a ...
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Bio-sensor for Effective Environmental Protection and Commercialization - ENhanced (BEEP-C-EN)

Start date: Oct 1, 2009, End date: Sep 30, 2011,

"The objective of BEEP-C-EN is the integration of innovative biosensor research and technology and their exploitation by industry and/or other socio-economic entities in the fields of environment and agro-industry. The first target application is the detection of pesticides, heavy metal and organic compounds in water. The aim is building up a biosensor modular industrial platform, which can be eas ...
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