Material synthesis and characterization play a key role in almost all applications in the field of energy and environmental technology. Our group has expertise related to CO₂ capture, hydrogen production, fuel cell technology, gas and effluent treatment.

We offer  research and development related to synthesis and applications of inorganic materials and ceramic processing. We operate in various research areas in cooperation with industry and different research communities.

Research areas and expertise

Membranes for Energy and Environmental Technology

• Hydrogen separation
• Oxygen separation
• CO₂ separation

• Effluent treatment by catalytic contactor membranes

Metal Oxides in CO₂ capture processes

• Oxygen-carrier materials for Chemical Looping Combustion
• Oxygen-carrier materials for Chemical Looping Reforming
• Oxygen sorbents for the CAR process
• CO₂ sorbents for sorbent-enhanced processes
 

High Temperature Fuel Cells

• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
• Proton Conductor Fuel Cells
• Micro Fuel Cells

Forming Processes

• Ceramic processing and shaping
• Coating techniques