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Forschungsnetzwerk terahertz.NRW
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Forschungsnetzwerk terahertz.NRW
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Nils Weimann (Project member)
- Website:
- https://www.terahertz.nrw/
Abstract
The terahertz (THz) frequency range, located beyond visible light and infrared radiation, has great potential for many fields of application. The enormous frequency bandwidths promise a disruptive leap in data rates in communications.
EIN Quantum NRW
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EIN Quantum NRW
- Funding:
- Since 2022
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Gerd Bacher (Project member)
- Website:
- https://ein-quantum.nrw/
Abstract
Further expanding national technological leadership in the research and development of quantum technologies, training specialists for this future field and developing applications for business and large-scale industry in the heart of Europe - these are the goals of the new quantum computing network “EIN Quantum NRW”, which pools the expertise of the partners. Together with national and European partners, funds are to be raised for outstanding projects and infrastructures. This will further increase North Rhine-Westphalia's appeal as a location for quantum technology. More than a dozen research institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia have set up the network in order to join forces with companies from industry. The project will be funded with up to 20 million euros over an initial funding period of five years. The research institutions themselves are contributing 7.5 million euros in the expectation of added value through cooperation with industry - a strong commitment to the research and development location in NRW. The state government is supporting this contribution with up to 12.5 million euros until 2026.
MAT4HY.NRW
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MAT4HY.NRW
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Functional materials for energy applications
- Funding:
- 2023 - 2027
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Doris Segets (Project member)
- Website:
- https://www.mat4hy.de/
Abstract
The use and efficiency of water electrolysers are crucial for the future supply with hydrogen and thus central to the success of the energy transition. Due to their high power densities and the possibility of discontinuous operation, membrane electrolysers play a central role in many application scenarios. The efficient interlocking of the building blocks of the value chain in the production of electrolysers is of great importance for the economic efficiency of the end application. Building blocks with high development and transfer potential include electrode materials, where the aim is to reduce the use of precious metals or substitute them. Material development and production as well as system integration must be dovetailed with the fundamental understanding of electrochemistry. The cooperation platform aims to sustainably strengthen and expand existing, thematically focused and cross-locational networks of the partners and participating companies along the knowledge and value chain. This increases the potential to transfer material-specific knowledge in the field of material synthesis and processing or electrochemistry to industry in addition to the end application "electrolyser". The aim is to find solutions for company-specific issues.
Natural Water to Hydrogen
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Natural Water to Hydrogen
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Functional materials for energy applications
- Funding:
- 2023 - 2026
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Corina Andronescu (Project coordinator)
- Website:
- https://www.uni-due.de/water2h2/
Abstract
“Natural Water to Hydrogen" will establish a new research profile at the UDE, in which the research fields of "water research" and "hydrogen" will be synergistically combined. Specifically, the project aims to increase the sustainability of hydrogen production through anion exchange membrane (AEM) water electrolysis. For the first time, a fundamental understanding is to be gained of how water quality, electrodes and membranes influence each other. Organic and inorganic lead substances will be used to quantify how/to what extent water needs to be purified before and during electrolysis. The new research profile will combine the UDE strategic research areas water research and nanosciences (catalysis) in the field of "Natural Water to Hydrogen".