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Projects: Projects for Investigator
Reference Number	EP/D503329/1
Title	Portable fuel cells: Designed to fit purpose
Status	Completed
Energy Categories	Hydrogen and Fuel Cells(Fuel Cells, Stationary applications) 25%; Hydrogen and Fuel Cells(Fuel Cells, Mobile applications) 25%; Hydrogen and Fuel Cells(Fuel Cells, Other applications) 50%;
Research Types	Basic and strategic applied research 100%
Science and Technology Fields	ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Chemical Engineering) 100%
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation	Not Cross-cutting 100%
Principal Investigator	Professor K Scott No email address given School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials Newcastle University
Award Type	Standard
Funding Source	EPSRC
Start Date	01 December 2005
End Date	31 December 2006
Duration	13 months
Total Grant Value	£41,592
Industrial Sectors	Energy
Region	North East
Programme	Materials, Mechanical and Medical Eng, Process Environment and Sustainability
Investigators	Principal Investigator	Professor K Scott , School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, Newcastle University (100.000%)
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Objectives
Abstract	Fuel cells are set to replace batteries in a range of small and portable devices and applications. They offer longer use before replacement or recharging, greater fuel efficiency and lower environmental pollution. This project aims to develop a more flexible fuel cell technology that is designed to fit the purpose and offer improvements in lifetime, reduced cost and efficiency for a range of commercial applications. The project will produce a fuel cell design(s) that offers flexibility in applications and can use several liquid based fuels. The research will include characterisation and optimisation of novel electrocatalysts and electrode materials and evaluation of the performance of fuel cells with different organic fuels
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Final Report	(none)
Added to Database	01/01/07