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Further research is encouraged into advanced materials and manufacture of low-cost fuel cells for use of hydrogen.

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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

Beis areas research interest interim update 2020

Related UKRI funded projects


  • Integrated anode-less PEM fuel cells (iaPEM-FC) - beyond hydrogen

    Due to their great versatility, fuel cells have the possibility of powering everything from small microchips on mobile phones (small voltage) to vehicles (medium voltage) to space shuttles and submarines (high voltage ap...

    Funded by: EPSRC

    Lead research organisation: University of Cambridge

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on advanced materials and manufacture of low-cost fuel cells for use of hydrogen, answering the question fully and the authors have the necessary expertise.

  • Advanced manufacturing techniques to enhance a novel hydrogen fuel cell’s performance

    Public description Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert energy stored in chemical bonds of fuels, such as hydrogen, into electricity (and heat) without releasing harmful pollutants such as CO, CO2, SOx an...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: CLEAN POWER LIMITED

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project involves advanced manufacturing techniques to enhance hydrogen fuel cell performance, aligning with the question's focus on advanced materials and manufacture of low-cost fuel cells.

  • Development of very low carbon footprint hydrogen distribution, utilising: 90% lower cost alkaline electrolyser with low cost end-user fuel cell solutions manufacturing

    This project aims to deliver a step change in the uptake of low carbon, hydrogen fuel cell-based solutions for consumer & commercial markets. Achieved through: • Technology breakthrough delivering 90% lower cost elec...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: BALLARD MOTIVE SOLUTIONS LTD.

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on developing low-cost fuel cells for hydrogen use, aligning with the question's encouragement for further research into advanced materials and manufacture of low-cost fuel cells.

  • 2-D materials as the next generation membranes in hydrogen generation and low temperature fuel cells.

    Fuel cells have been promoted as a pollution free alternative for energy generation when converting hydrogen into electricity. There are several constraints which have limited the implementation of this technology and th...

    Funded by: EPSRC

    Lead research organisation: University of Manchester

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on advanced materials for low-cost fuel cells, addressing major problems in hydrogen generation and fuel cell efficiency.

  • UK-Japan Hydrogen Storage Research Network

    The threats of climate change, urban pollution, and dependence on fossil fuels has led to calls for the introduction of an energy economy based on hydrogen. However, there are several major technical barriers to overcome...

    Funded by: EPSRC

    Lead research organisation: University of Birmingham

  • High Throughput Synthesis and Screening of Novel Hydrogen Storage Materials

    We wish to discover solids that act as highly efficient reservoirs to store - and release - hydrogen gas, for use in fuel cell (hydrogen) vehicles. Currently, there are no solids that will fulfil all the stringent requir...

    Funded by: EPSRC

    Lead research organisation: Science and Technology Facilities Council

  • Reducing the Cost and Prolonging the Durability of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems by in-situ Hydrogen Purification and Technology Hybridization (HyFCap)

    Hydrogen and fuel cells open the way to integrated "open energy systems" that simultaneously address all of the major energy and environmental challenges, and have the flexibility to adapt to the diverse and in...

    Funded by: EPSRC

    Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project addresses reducing the cost and prolonging the durability of hydrogen fuel cell systems, partially related to the question.

  • United Kingdom Sustainable Hydrogen Energy Consortium (UK-SHEC) CORE PROGRAMME

    The United Kingdom Sustainable Hydrogen Energy Consortium (UK-SHEC), established in 2003 as part of the EPSRC SUPERGEN initiative, is a multi-partner, interdisciplinary, collaborative activity funded that aims, via funda...

    Funded by: EPSRC

    Lead research organisation: University of Bath

  • Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Supergen Hub

    The Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (HFC) SUPERGEN Hub seeks to address a number of key issues facing the hydrogen and fuel cells sector specifically: (i) to evaluate and demonstrate the role of hydrogen and fuel cell research i...

    Funded by: EPSRC

    Lead research organisation: Imperial College London

  • Near-room Temperature Solid-state Hydrogen Storage

    This research aims to develop a new type of material that can store hydrogen in a safe and efficient way at near-room temperature. Hydrogen is a clean and renewable energy source, but currently, it is difficult to store ...

    Funded by: EPSRC

    Lead research organisation: University of Bath