Electrochemical Cells: from hydrogen to synthetic fuels

Lecturer:

Dr. Julian Dailly

Content:

This lecture deals with the interconnected transversal subjects Electrochemical Cells, hydrogen and synthetic fuels. From the actual energy context, through the manufacture and characterizations of electrochemical cells, until the applications and markets of the different products, it covers different approaches (environmental, social, economic, thermodynamic, electrochemical, safety…) to fully discover and understand those concepts and their place in the future energetic mix. Focused on high temperature systems, the learning of manufacturing processes, characterizations and modelling will be approached using concrete examples from laboratories and industries. A specific part is dedicated to Life Cycle Assessment, to highlight the benefits of novel renewable and low-carbon technologies.

0.    Introduction 

1.    General energy context 

       a.    Environmental context

       b.    Energy resources and consumption

       c.    Renewables and energy transition

2.    Hydrogen

       a.    History and properties 

       b.    Production / consumption / market

3.    Synthetic fuels

       a.    Production of E-fuels (e-methanol, e-ammoniac, e-kerosine)

       b.    Markets and applications

4.    Electrochemical Cells

       a.    History and Generalities 

       b.    Technologies of electrochemical cells 

       c.    High temperature electrochemical cells (SOC and PCC)

5.    Manufacture of high temperature Electrochemical Cells

       a.    Synthesis of powders 

       b.    Manufacture of substrates 

       c.    Coating of thin layers

6.    Characterizations of high temperature Electrochemical Cells

       a.    Physic-chemical characterizations 

       b.    Electrochemical characterizations 

7.    Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment

8.    Modelling of high temperature Electrochemical Cells

9.    Visit of the ENERMAT laboratory