AGAUR has recently given two FI-2021 grants for hiring novice research staff to two researchers at IREC to develop their PhD thesis: Natalia Kostretsova, title “3D printing of ceramic-based complex structures for SOFC/SOEC applications” supervised…
Today is the World Energy Efficiency Day (5th of March) and hydrogen is becoming an important element to take into account in the decarbonization and energy efficiency of our industry. Today, we explain that experts…
A total of eight research groups have participated in the first edition of the Lab to Market (L2M) program, an initiative promoted by the R+D+i Energy for Society Network (XRE4S) with the aim of helping…
The Energy Efficiency Spanish Technological Platform (PTE-ee) proposes an ITP (in Spanish Iniciativas Tecnológicas Prioritarias) on hydrogen to improve energy efficiency in a decarbonized industry in the framework of the Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica y…
A paper featured on the inside back cover of February 2021 edition of Advanced Energy Materials proposes a novel cathode structure, where iron atomically dispersed in a carbon nitride material (Fe/C2N) acts as an effective…
IREC takes part in the European MARBEL project that is developing an innovative and competitive lightweight battery with increased energy density and shorter recharging times with the objective to accelerate the mass market take-up of…
In the last decades, advanced thin film technology has enabled a wide range of technological breakthroughs that have transformed entire sectors such as electronics and lighting by the implementation of outstanding nanoscale phenomena in reliable…
The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) has teamed up with the Catalan Energy Institute (ICAEN) for a new funding to create PRIMA, a platform for the integration of renewable energies and storage. This will…
HYBRIS is a H2020 funded project that stands for “Hybrid Battery energy stoRage system for advanced grid and beHInd-de-meter Segments”. HYBRIS’ basis is the optimisation of advanced hybrid systems as high-performant, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly solutions…
ALBATROSS is a H2020 funded project that stands for “Advanced Light-weight BATteRy systems Optimized for fast charging, Safety, and Second-life applications“. ALBATROSS addresses the needs of European Electric and Hybrid-Electric passenger vehicle market by overcoming…