Objetivo 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. Ámbito científico natural scienceschemical sciencescatalysiselectrocatalysisengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and filmsengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialsengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsfuel cellsengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsenergy conversion Programa(s) 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) Tema(s) ERC-OA-2012-PoC - European Research Council ERC Proof of Concept Convocatoria de propuestas ERC-2012-PoC Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación CSA-SA(POC) - Supporting action (Proof of Concept) Institución de acogida TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT Aportación de la UE € 147 872,00 Dirección STEVINWEG 1 2628 CN Delft Países Bajos Ver en el mapa Región West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Delft en Westland Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Jose Van Vugt (Ms.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Beneficiarios (1) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT Países Bajos Aportación de la UE € 147 872,00 Dirección STEVINWEG 1 2628 CN Delft Ver en el mapa Región West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Delft en Westland Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Jose Van Vugt (Ms.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos
