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P-type Oxide senSITIzation For tandem dye-sensitized solar cells – POSITIF
In this program, we propose to make a major breakthrough in this area by replacing nickel oxide (almost the single p-SC used for this technology) by new metal oxides and preparing optimized sensitizers, which would offer a higher photoconversion efficiency in p-DSSCs. As far as the dyes are concerne
Probabilistic analysis and new technical/economic optima in power systems with high shares of variable, renewable energy sources – APOTEOSE
Coming soon Coming soon Coming soon Coming soon Since they have reached a sufficient level of maturity, and due to rising environmental concerns, to a decrease in their costs and, above all, to a political support resulting notably in attractive feed-in tariffs, renewable-based power generation –and
Thermoelectricity in Ferrofluids, Ionic Liquids and Colloids – TE-FLIC
In the project TE-FLIC (ThermoElectricity in Ferrofluids, Ionic-Liquids and Colloids) we will investigate liquid based thermoelectric systems. It is an inter-disciplinary fundamental research project that combines concepts and techniques from physics, electrochemistry and physical chemistry. The goa
P-type HIgh Manganese Silicides by design for high performance and sustainable thermoelectric materials – PHIMS
The traditional technologies of power generation, process industries (metallurgy, glass, chemicals) and transport are responsible of an enormous amount of waste heat dissipated into the environment (estimated at 520 Mtoe, Million Tons of Oil Equivalent, in Europe). Generating electricity from waste
Solid state fluoride ion batteries – FLUOBAT
Industrial, domestic or transport applications rely on instant access energy from static (power plants, large fuel cells) or mobile generators (batteries, small fuel cells). Among available electrochemical storage devices, much attention has been paid to rechargeable batteries notably due to their a
NANOSTRUCTURED SKUTTERUDITES FOR THERMOELECTRIC GENERATION – NANOSKUT
The development of alternative technologies, for instance the conversion of waste heat into electrical energy, is of prime necessity to reduce our dependence to fossil fuels and to preserve our climate. In a thermoelectric (TE) generator (TEG), electricity can be generated by the direct action of he
Robust and Innovative Metal Oxide Catalyst Supports for PEMFC – SURICAT
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) are ecologically clean and efficient energy converters, whose power ranges allow their utilization in different domains, mobile, transport and stationary applications. Nevertheless their development in a large scale needs further improvements, specifically
PERformance and SEcurity for high POtentiality LIthium/Sulfur batteries – PERSEPOLIS
The development of rechargeable batteries is of considerable importance due to the increasing energy consumption of portable devices. Over the past 20 years, lithium-ion batteries have been under intense research due to their advantages such as high energy density, high operating voltage and low sel
development of new HIgh voltage POsitive electrodes for Sustainable LI-ion BatTEries – HIPOLITE
If we are to combat climate change, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels will require major development of electrical energy storage. In this context, Lithium-ion batteries are essential to our society as they power a wide spectrum of devices (portable electronic devices, electric automobiles, gr
Nanophotonics for Thin films crystalline silicon Solar Cells – NATHISOL
Thin film photovoltaic solar cells are in development to improve the competitiveness of the solar energy, mainly by reducing the need for active material. The most widely used crystalline silicon, thanks to its intrinsic qualities - abundant, non-toxic compound and, after processing, of high electro
Toward industrailisation of ultrathin CIGSe based solar cells – ULTRACIS_M
The aim of this project is to settle a disruptive CIGS solar cell technology based on ultrathin CIGS layers with thicknesses down to 0.1 µm while maintaining, or even increasing, the cells and module efficiencies, keeping the benefit of the exceptional photovoltaic quality achieved by the CIGS techn
Li- and Mn-rich NMC materials for high energy Li-ion batteries associated to renewable energies – ALiSé
Global objective of industrial project is to propose Li-ion batteries with high specific energy for storage application associated to renewable energy. This should be associated with safety improvement and cost reduction and take into account environment. Li-rich- Mn-rich- lithiated lamellar oxides
Prognostics and Health Management of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) Systems – PROPICE
Fuel Cell Systems (FCS) appear nowadays to be a promising and alternative energy source to face economic and environmental challenges of modern society. However, even if this technology is close to being competitive, it is not yet ready to be considered for large scale industrial deployment: FCS sti
NOVel photovoltaic tAndem cells based on GAllium Indium Nitride on zinc oxide on Silicon – NOVAGAINS
While silicon-based solar cell technologies dominate the photovoltaic (PV) market today, their performance is limited. Indeed, the world record efficiency for Si-based PVs has been static at 25% for several years now. III-V multijunction PVs, on the other hand, have recently attained efficiencies >
Solar Modules with Advanced Silicon Heterojunction - Interdigitated Back Contact Cells – SMASH IBC2
The SMASH-IBC2 project aims at reducing the cost of PV electricity by developing innovative high efficiency solar cells and modules. Two different technologies currently dominate the PV market. The first one is based on crystalline silicon (c-Si) devices which historically lead the market due to its