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

Technologies for production and conversion of green hydrogen

Dr. Carlo Santoro

English

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.

1 CFU / 8 hours

February 20th, 2024- 230-430 pm
February 21st, 2024 - 230-430 pm
February 22nd, 2024 - 230-430 pm
February 23rd, 2024 - 230-430 pm

ENERGIA PULITA E ACCESSIBILE

Technologies for production and conversion of green hydrogen

Dr. Carlo Santoro

English

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.

1 CFU / 8 hours

February 20th, 2024- 230-430 pm
February 21st, 2024 - 230-430 pm
February 22nd, 2024 - 230-430 pm
February 23rd, 2024 - 230-430 pm

AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

Staff

    Teacher

  • Carlo Santoro
    Carlo Santoro

Enrolment methods

Manual enrolments