Aims
The course aims to provide a description of the electrochemical systems for the production and conversion of green hydrogen. The course will focus on materials and reaction mechanism with particular attention to fuel cells and water electrolyzers. Within the course, reactions mechanism occurring on the electrodes, electrochemical processes, electrodes and electrolyte synthesis methods, technological operation and electrochemical performance will be evaluated.
LECTURE 1 (2h)
Title: Hydrogen vector and electrochemical tools
Hydrogen as green vector
Production of hydrogen (status and perspective)
Green hydrogen production
Green hydrogen within the EU decarbonization goal for 2050
Brief discussion on Electrolyzers highlighting advantages and disadvantages
Brief discussion on Fuel Cells highlighting advantages and disadvantages
LECTURE 2 (2h)
Title: Electrolyzers with focus on materials and performance
Type of electrolyzers (AEL, PEMEL, AEMEL, SOEC, CO2 electrolyzers)
Reaction mechanisms involved (hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction)
Identification of performance, polarization curves, losses, durability issues.
Organic, inorganic and hybrid materials for electrocatalysts and membranes/separators
Synthesis processes of electrocatalysts and polymer membranes
LECTURE 3 (2h)
Title: Fuel cells with focus on materials and performance
Type of fuel cells operating with gaseous feedstock (PEMFC, AEMFC, AFC, MCFC, SOFC)
Reaction mechanisms involved (hydrogen oxidation reaction, oxygen reduction reaction)
Identification of performance, polarization curves, losses, durability issues.
Organic, inorganic and hybrid materials for electrocatalysts and membranes
Synthesis processes of electrocatalysts and polymer membranes
LECTURE 4 (2h)
Title: Overcoming limitations and perspectives
Identification of gaps in electrolyzers and solution proposed
Identification of gaps in fuel cells and solution proposed
Substitution of critical raw material in fuel cells and electrolyzers
Sustainability of the supply chain
Course Syllabus
Titolo
Technologies for production and conversion of green hydrogen
Docente(i)
Dr. Carlo Santoro
Lingua
English
Breve descrizione
The course aims to provide a description of the electrochemical systems for the production and conversion of green hydrogen. The course will focus on materials and reaction mechanism with particular attention to fuel cells and water electrolyzers. Within the course, reactions mechanism occurring on the electrodes, electrochemical processes, electrodes and electrolyte synthesis methods, technological operation and electrochemical performance will be evaluated.
The following topics will be addressed.
LECTURE 1 (2h)
Title: Hydrogen vector and electrochemical tools
Hydrogen as green vector; production of hydrogen (status and perspective); green hydrogen production; green hydrogen within the EU decarbonization goal for 2050.
LECTURE 2 (2h)
Title: Electrolyzers with focus on materials and performance
Type of electrolyzers (AEL, PEMEL, AEMEL, SOEC, CO2 electrolyzers); reaction mechanisms involved (hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction); identification of performance, polarization curves, losses, durability issues;
organic, inorganic and hybrid materials for electrocatalysts and membranes/separators.
LECTURE 3 (2h)
Title: Fuel cells with focus on materials and performance
Type of fuel cells operating with gaseous feedstock (PEMFC, AEMFC, AFC, MCFC, SOFC); reaction mechanisms involved (hydrogen oxidation reaction, oxygen reduction reaction)
Identification of performance, polarization curves, losses, durability issues; organic, inorganic and hybrid materials for electrocatalysts and membranes.
LECTURE 4 (2h)
Title: Overcoming limitations and perspectives
Identification of gaps in electrolyzers, fuel cells and solution proposed.
CFU / Ore
1 CFU / 8 hours
Periodo di erogazione
February 20th, 2024- 230-430 pm
February 21st, 2024 - 230-430 pm
February 22nd, 2024 - 230-430 pm
February 23rd, 2024 - 230-430 pm
Sustainable Development Goals
Title
Technologies for production and conversion of green hydrogen
Teacher(s)
Dr. Carlo Santoro
Language
English
Short description
The course aims to provide a description of the electrochemical systems for the production and conversion of green hydrogen. The course will focus on materials and reaction mechanism with particular attention to fuel cells and water electrolyzers. Within the course, reactions mechanism occurring on the electrodes, electrochemical processes, electrodes and electrolyte synthesis methods, technological operation and electrochemical performance will be evaluated.
The following topics will be addressed.
LECTURE 1 (2h)
Title: Hydrogen vector and electrochemical tools
Hydrogen as green vector; production of hydrogen (status and perspective); green hydrogen production; green hydrogen within the EU decarbonization goal for 2050.
LECTURE 2 (2h)
Title: Electrolyzers with focus on materials and performance
Type of electrolyzers (AEL, PEMEL, AEMEL, SOEC, CO2 electrolyzers); reaction mechanisms involved (hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction); identification of performance, polarization curves, losses, durability issues;
organic, inorganic and hybrid materials for electrocatalysts and membranes/separators.
LECTURE 3 (2h)
Title: Fuel cells with focus on materials and performance
Type of fuel cells operating with gaseous feedstock (PEMFC, AEMFC, AFC, MCFC, SOFC); reaction mechanisms involved (hydrogen oxidation reaction, oxygen reduction reaction)
Identification of performance, polarization curves, losses, durability issues; organic, inorganic and hybrid materials for electrocatalysts and membranes.
LECTURE 4 (2h)
Title: Overcoming limitations and perspectives
Identification of gaps in electrolyzers, fuel cells and solution proposed.
CFU / Hours
1 CFU / 8 hours
Teaching period
February 20th, 2024- 230-430 pm
February 21st, 2024 - 230-430 pm
February 22nd, 2024 - 230-430 pm
February 23rd, 2024 - 230-430 pm
