How we’re improving hydrogen fuel cells to make them more durable and affordable
The transition to a sustainable economy is crucial in the fight against climate change. In this race towards a cleaner future, hydrogen fuel cells are presented as a solution to the world’s energy problem. However, they still present some challenges, such as their high cost and durability. Research groups from Institute IMDEA Energia (Spain), the […]
Tackling the challenges of soil salinity: how to improve agricultural sustainability using capacitive ion exchange technology
Soil salinisation is a major challenge for agricultural activities. To address this challenge, the industry is looking for a solution to reduce both the ionic conductivity and the sodium/calcium-magnesium ratio in irrigation water in order to reduce the risks of soil sodification and promote sustainable crop production.In this context, a recent study carried out by […]
New plant-based material paves the way for water decontamination
Ensuring the availability of freshwater is a global challenge, with 80% of the world’s population at risk of water scarcity or insecurity. Moreover, water plays an essential role in the balance of ecosystems and the preservation of biodiversity across the planet. Water pollution is one of the major challenges of today’s society, particularly as a […]
Javier Dufour, IMDEA Energy researcher, member of the European Panel of Experts on Sustainability and Circularity of Hydrogen
The head of IMDEA Energía’s Systems Analysis Unit and professor at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Javier Dufour, has been chosen as part of the team of experts that make up the Clean Hydrogen Partnership’s European Hydrogen Sustainability and Circularity Panel. After a rigorous selection process, the panel is composed of 15 distinguished experts from […]
Technologies developed by IMDEA Energy stand out at the Transfiere Forum
IMDEA Energy’s technology portfolio, of which a new updated publication has been produced, has been presented at the Transfiere 2024 Forum held in Malaga from March 20 to 22. As in previous editions, the Institute was present at the stand of the IMDEA network within the Community of Madrid Pavilion and at the stand of the SOMMa […]
IMDEA Energy Electrical Systems Unit PhD Thesis Defense
During this month of April 2024, two doctoral theses developed at IMDEA Energy’s Electrical Systems Unit will be presented under the direction of Milan Prodanovic and Javier Roldán, head and senior researcher of this area, respectively. On April 3rd at 11:00 am Dionysios Moutevelis will defend his thesis “Voltage Stability and Control of Electrical Distribution […]
ArcelorMittal’s technical visit to IMDEA Energy
A team of technicians and managers from ArcelorMittal visited Institute IMDEA Energía on March 12 to explore synergies and opportunities for collaboration. ArcelorMittal is one of the leading global steel companies with plants in 16 countries, including those in Avilés, Gijón and Sestao in Spain, and more than 160,000 employees, of which 1,600 are researchers […]
Defensa de tesis doctoral: «Microfluidic Membraneless Vanadium Redox Flow Battery»
The public defense of Beatriz Oraá Poblete’s PhD thesis “Microfluidic Membraneless Vanadium Redox Flow Battery” will take place on March 8th. This is an industrial PhD in collaboration between IMDEA Energía’s Electrochemical Processes Unit and the company B5tec, directed by Dr. Jesús Palma, head of this area at IMDEA Energía, and Dr. Beatriz Ruiz Castelló, […]
IMDEA Energy joins HYLIOS project to produce green hydrogen from wastewater without electricity
IMDEA Energy Research Institute is participating in the new HYLIOS project, which seeks innovative solutions for the sustainable and efficient generation of green hydrogen through the photocatalytic treatment of wastewater. The project is being carried out thanks to the collaboration of a multidisciplinary consortium, led by Lantania, and also composed of Itecam, Ansasol, the Institute […]
PhD thesis defense: “Optical and pointing characterization of heliostats with tracking system based on pitch and roll movements”.
The public defense of Alejandro Martínez Hernández’s doctoral thesis, developed at IMDEA Energy’s High Temperature Processes Unit and directed by Manuel Romero, Deputy Director of the center, and José González, head of this area, will take place next March 19th at 9:30 am. The defense will take place in the Graduation Hall of the Faculty […]
