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Research group Thin Film and Membrane Technology

We offer ground-breaking research and innovations on advanced materials for developing sustainable energy technologies. Our strong cooperation with national and international industries, research institutes and universities enable us to create tomorrow's new solutions.

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Research areas

  • Hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuels

  • Carbon capture, transport and utilisation

  • Energy storage

  • Solar technologies

  • Information and communication technologies

  • Fuel cells, electrolysers and electrochemical reactors
  • Gas separation membranes
  • Chemical looping technologies
  • Solid-state and next generation batteries
  • Barrier materials for gas and vapour
  • Photo- and electrocatalysis
  • Solar cells
  • Lead-free piezoelectrics
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Our activities span over TRL1 to TRL6:

  • Multi-scales multi-physics modelling
  • Synthesis of inorganic (ceramic, metal), polymer, composite and hybrid materials
  • Shaping, coating and sintering of multi-layered systems
  • Thin films deposition using soft chemistry and physical deposition methods
  • Upscaling of components and manufacturing processes
  • Performance and durability testing in industrial process relevant operation
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Our infrastructure

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News

SINTEF at European Hydrogen Week 2023 in Brussels

SINTEF at European Hydrogen Week 2023 in Brussels

In a bid to contribute to hydrogen’s role as a key driver of the green shift in Europe, SINTEF will have a dedicated stand and special side event at this year’s European Hydrogen Week event, from 20 – 24 November 2023.

Projects

Laboratories

Renrom for fremtidens miljøteknologi

Renrom for fremtidens miljøteknologi

Forskere i Oslo skal fremstille perfekte keramiske membraner i sitt nye renrom-laboratorium som har fått navnet SONATE. Her kan de produsere prototyper uten at støvpartikler ødelegger sluttproduktets kvalitet. 

Norwegian Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Centre

Norwegian Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Centre

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The Norwegian Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Centre is a joint initiative taken by three major Norwegian R&D stakeholders (SINTEF, IFE and NTNU) engaged in Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (FCH) technologies and has a clear nation-wide character and impact.

Strategic research centres

FME HYDROGENi

FME HYDROGENi

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HYDROGENi is a centre for environment-friendly energy research (FME) dedicated to the research and innovations within hydrogen and ammonia needed to meet the 2030 and 2050 goals of the Norwegian hydrogen road map.

NCCS

NCCS

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NCCS will help Norway meet its obligations under the Paris Climate Agreement.

LowEmission Research Centre

LowEmission Research Centre

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The LowEmission Research Centre will develop new technologies and concepts for offshore energy systems, energy efficiency and integration with renewable power production technologies for application on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).