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Core/Shell nanoparticle electrocatalysts for fuel cell applications: probing the market potential of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) coatings

Coordinatore	TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT    more Spiacenti, non ci sono informazioni su questo coordinatore. Contattare Fabio per maggiori infomrazioni, grazie.
Nazionalità Coordinatore	Netherlands [NL]
Totale costo	147˙872 €
EC contributo	147˙872 €
Programma	FP7-IDEAS-ERC Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)
Code Call	ERC-2012-PoC
Funding Scheme	CSA-SA(POC)
Anno di inizio	2013
Periodo (anno-mese-giorno)	2013-05-01   -   2014-10-31

 Partecipanti

#	participant	country	role	EC contrib. [€]
1	TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT  Organization address address: Stevinweg 1 city: DELFT postcode: 2628 CN contact info Titolo: Ms. Nome: Jose Cognome: Van Vugt Email: send email Telefono: +31 15 2787413	NL (DELFT)	hostInstitution	147˙872.00

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'Fuel cell systems are high-efficiency, low-emission energy conversion modules for transportation, stationary and portable applications. Especially for automotive applications, low-temperature proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are considered a key-stone solution, as they can effectively reduce greenhouse gases emissions. A major barrier for the market penetration of these systems is the material scarcity of precious metals used for the fabrication of the electrocatalyst, a core-component of the system.

Achieving increased performance in terms of catalytic activity and stability (corrosion resistance) while decreasing the cost, can be realized by a drastic redesign of the catalyst fabrication process using Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) of nanoparticles. Using the understanding of the ALD coating processes obtained in the ERC-StG project AggloNanoCoat, the technique’s potential for producing tailored yet inexpensive core/shell nanoparticles for advanced catalysis applications has been identified. The innovative process characteristics (precise surface modification, mild operating conditions, scale-up potential and minimization of environmental footprint) clearly form a strong pre-commercialization starting-point. The next required step is the assessment of the market potential, effectively bridging nanoparticle ALD and the fuel cell catalyst manufacturing section.

The CONiA project will establish the basis for commercial development by introducing an attractive communication package based on the outcomes of a validation case-study. The main objective of the activities will be to demonstrate the scale-up potential and provide an initial costing structure for the future venture. In parallel, a solid business proposition will be set, to enable the consecutive required actions for securing further funding and to provide the corner-stone for kick-starting a company that will commercialize the technology.'