Check out the research projects carried out by the CIIAE team.
The DISCHARGE project is structured around three specific objectives aimed at developing new biochar sorbent materials for thermochemical cooling. First, biochar composites and compacted beds will be designed and optimized to maximize heat transfer and sorption capacity, balancing density, permeability, and conductivity. Second, an experimental bench will be designed, assembled, and validated to study adsorption […]
Climate change is a critical global challenge that requires widespread awareness and action. With this science and technology outreach and transfer plan, the Iberian Centre for Energy Storage Research (CIIAE) aims to promote knowledge about the energy transition and energy storage through various activities. The website and social media will be key tools for disseminating […]
This project aims to develop low-cost, non-toxic, and sustainable K-ion batteries as an alternative to conventional Li-ion systems. We will design and synthesize Prussian Blue Analogue (PBA) cathodes—particularly Prussian White phases—leveraging their open structure, abundant elements, and fast K⁺ diffusion. The study includes evaluating PBAs with various electrolytes and anodes to enhance performance. Advanced operando […]
Climate change is arguably one of the top challenges our planet faces during the 21st century, primarily due to the significant amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly CO₂, released into the atmosphere. The catalytic upgradation of CO₂ into fuels and high-value chemicals, such as methanol, presents a valuable solution to mitigate the excess CO₂ in […]
In the context of the current energy transition, the search for clean and sustainable energy sources is essential to transform the energy system into a more efficient and circular one. In this regard, hydrogen (H2) emerges as a key alternative due to its high energy density and carbon dioxide (CO2)-free production. However, H2 storage faces […]
HOTFUM is an innovative research project that explores a novel approach to converting renewable electricity into heat, while enhancing the performance and durability of thermal energy storage systems. The project aims to develop a breakthrough Power-to-Heat technology that heats fluids more efficiently and uniformly, overcoming limitations of conventional heating methods that often create damaging hot […]
Long Duration Thermal Energy Storage (LDTES) plays a crucial role in decarbonizing the industrial sector. It offers reliable solutions to bridge the gap between variable renewable energy sources and consistent industrial energy demand. LDTES is particularly well-suited for decarbonizing high-temperature industrial processes, such as those in the cement, steel, and chemical sectors, by potentially cutting […]
The H2SACs project explores advanced catalysts for green hydrogen production through Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations. Three material classes are investigated: single-atom catalysts (SACs) supported on nitrogen-doped graphene, layered double hydroxides (LDHs), and MXenes. SACs maximize atomic efficiency and catalytic activity, while their laminar supports enhance accessibility and surface area. Nitrogen-doped graphene provides stable, conductive […]
