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- Enhancing Corrosion Resistance of Al-Mg Alloys through Biomineralization [Resumo]Publication . Marques, Maria João; Fori, Benoit; Mercier, Dimitri; Seyeux, Antoine; Zanna, Sandrine; Marcus, Philippe; BASSEGUY, RegineABSTRACT: In recent decades, new emerging microbiological technologies have been studied, based on the recognition that microorganisms can inhibit corrosion by different mechanisms, the so-called MICI (microbiologically influenced corrosion inhibition), opening up different lines of research. In this context, biomineralization has been attracting the attention of researchers, with an increasing number of studies showing that different types of mineralized layers formed on metal surfaces can reduce the risk of corrosion.
- Exploring Marine Biomineralization on the Al-Mg Alloy as a Natural Process for In Situ LDH Growth to Improve Corrosion ResistancePublication . Marques, Maria João; Mercier, Dimitri; Seyeux, Antoine; Zanna, Sandrine; Tenailleau, Christophe; Duployer, Benjamin; Jeannin, Marc; Marcus, Philippe; Basséguy; BASSEGUY, RegineABSTRACT: This study provides a detailed characterization of the AA5083 aluminum alloy, surface, and interface over 6 months of immersion in seawater, employing techniques such as SEM/EDX, GIXRD, mu-Raman and XPS. The purpose was to evaluate the evolution of the biomineralization process that occurs on the Al-Mg alloy. By investigating the specific conditions that favor the in situ growth of layered double hydroxide (LDH) during seawater immersion as a result of biomineralization, this research provides insights into marine biomineralization, highlighting its potential as an innovative and sustainable strategy for corrosion protection.
- The H2Excellence Project-Fuel Cells and Green Hydrogen Centers of Vocational Excellence Towards Achieving Affordable, Secure, and Sustainable Energy for EuropePublication . Gano, António; Ribeiro Pinto, Paulo Jorge; Esteves, M. Alexandra; Rangel, Carmen M.ABSTRACT: The demand for green hydrogen (H2) and related technologies is expected to increase in the coming years, driven by climate changes and energy security of supply issues, amid the European and global energy crises. The European Green Deal and REpowerEU Plan have identified H2 as a key pillar for reaching climate neutrality by 2050 and for the intensification of hydrogen delivery targets, bringing the large-scale adoption of hydrogen production and applications, and stressing the need for a skilled workforce in emergent H2 markets. To that end, the H2Excellence project will establish a Platform of Vocational Excellence in the field of fuel cells and green hydrogen technologies, with an educational and training scheme to tackle identified skill gaps and to implement life-long learning opportunities. This project aims to become a European benchmark in training and knowledge transfer, incorporating the entire hydrogen value chain. The work is supported by the Knowledge Triangle Model, integrating education, research, and innovation efforts to build a dynamic ecosystem in the green hydrogen sector. In this work, activities conducted so far by LNEG as a project partner and expected impacts are highlighted. Those activities are based on a stakeholder needs assessment conducted by project partners and on the knowledge and experience accumulated in research activities developed in the Materials for Energy research area.
- La biominéralisation comme bioinspiration pour le développement de solutions anti-corrosion [Resumo]Publication . BASSEGUY, Regine; Marques, Maria JoãoRÉSUMÉ: Dans le domaine de la corrosion, la nature se révèle être une source d’inspiration pour développer de nouveaux concepts de protection verts. En effet, il est largement reconnu que les micro-organismes sont capables non seulement d’accélérer la orrosion mais ils peuvent également l'inhiber et/ou protéger les matériaux qu’ils colonisent [1]. Ce constat a ainsi conduit à proposer des stratégies à base microbienne pour l'inhibition de la corrosion des métaux. En particulier, le processus de biominéralisation à la surface des matériaux, tels que les pierres, le béton et divers métaux, a récemment été considéré comme une nouvelle approche respectueuse de l'environnement pour produire des couches protectrices [2-3]. Jusqu’à peu, la majorité des publications concernaient les aciers, matériaux historiquement utilisés dans les infrastructures. Au cours des dernières années, de nouveaux matériaux tels que les alliages d'aluminium, sont apparus sur le marché comme des alternatives possibles. Dans le cas spécifique de l'alliage Al-Mg, souvent utilisé dans les applications marines, peu d'études ont évalué l'influence de la biominéralisation sur la corrosion [4-6]. L'objectif de cette présentation est de montrer, à travers deux études de cas, comment la précipitation minérale influencée par l’activité microbienne sur les matériaux métalliques peut être envisagée comme une nouvelle approche pour le développement de solutions anti-corrosion.
- New membranes for CO2 electrochemical reduction {Resumo]Publication . Teixeira, Fatima; Teixeira, António Paulo Silva; Messias, Sofia; Martins, Rodrigo; Mendes, Manuel Joao; Machado, Ana; Rangel, Carmen M.
- New Modified SPEEK-Based Proton Exchange MembranesPublication . Teixeira, Fatima; Teixeira, António Paulo Silva; Rangel, Carmen M.ABSTRACT: A decarbonized society demands cleaner and sustainable energy sources based on well-established or emerging technologies with the potential to make a significant contribution to energy storage and conversion, such as batteries, fuel cells and water and/or CO2 electrolyzers. The performance of these electrochemical devices relies on key components such as their separators/ion-exchange membranes. The most common commercial membrane, Nafion (R), has several technological limitations. In this study, it is proposed the incorporation of bisphosphonic acid (BP) dopants into membrane matrices to improve their properties. Following this strategy, we prepared new membranes based on sulfonated poly(etheretherketone) (SPEEK) polymer, a reliable and effective alternative membrane polymer, through the incorporation of the BP dopants, to obtain low-cost membranes with improved properties. These membranes were structural, thermal and morphological, characterized by AT-FTIR, TGA and SEM. Their proton conductivity was evaluated over a temperature range between 30 degrees C and 60 degrees C, using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, and their stability during this process was also observed. The best proton conductivity was observed for the SPEEK membrane doped with BP1 at 2.0 wt% load at 60 degrees C, with a proton conduction of 226 mS cm-1.
- New proton exchange membranes based on ionic liquid doped chitosanPublication . Naffati, Naima; Teixeira, Fatima; Teixeira, António Paulo Silva; Rangel, Carmen M.ABSTRACT: The development of new proton exchange membranes (PEM) for electrochemical devices have attracted researcher's attention in the pursuit for more sustainable and cost-effective technologies for clean energy production and conversion. In this work, new doped chitosan (CS) membranes were prepared by the casting method. Chitosan is an abundant, biodegradable and non-toxic material, and as a membrane, a sustainable and cheaper alternative to those perfluorinated and commonly used, such as Nafion. Three different ionic liquids were employed as dopants, ([EMIM][OTf], [EMIM][FSI] and [MIMH][HSO4]), in various concentrations and up to 50 wt% load. The new membranes were characterized by ATR-FTIR, thermogravimetry, using TGA and DSC techniques to assess their thermal properties, and by SEM, to analyse their surface morphology. Proton conduction properties of the new membranes were assessed by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). The new doped membranes showed an increase in the proton conduction compared with pristine chitosan membranes. The incorporation of ionic liquids into chitosan membranes improved their proton conductivity and thermal properties, with [EMIM][OTf] and [MIMH][HSO4] showing the most promising results. A 2-fold increment in the proton conduction was generally observed with the increase of the temperature from 30 to 60 degrees C. The best proton conductivity was found at 60 degrees C for the membrane doped with [EMIM][OTf], with a value of 47 mS.cm(-1).
- NEWS4CSP Project: New coatings approaches to protect metallic materials from heat transfer fluids [Poster]Publication . Cunha Diamantino, Teresa; Pedrosa, Fátima; Paiva Luís, Teresa; Ferreira da Silva, Eduardo; Gonçalves, Francisco; Monteiro, Renato; Cardoso, João
- Scale-up of a clean hydrogen production system through the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride for off-grid applicationsPublication . Silva, Diogo; Nunes, Helder Xavier; Rangel, Carmen M.; Pinto, A. M. F. R.ABSTRACT: Hydrogen is considered a promising energy vector with the potential to replace fossil fuels, and sodium borohydride serves as an effective energy carrier capable of releasing hydrogen (H2) for off-grid applications. However, the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride has only matured at laboratory-scale. Therefore, the scale-up of a laboratory reactor was designed and manufactured to study the effect of larger H2 production. For that, the effect of inhibitor NaOH concentration and water quality were studied. Experiments using 3 wt% NaOH showed overall better performance than those using 1 wt%. Additionally, experiments using tap water - scarcely reported in the literature - demonstrated performance equal to or better than that achieved with distilled water. These results are indicative of a possible significant reduction in the H2 production cost through this method.
- Solar Electrochemical CO2 Reduction to Syngas [Resumo]Publication . Messias, Sofia; Paninho, A. B.; Nunes, Daniela; Rangel, Carmen M.; Nunes, A. V. M.; Branco, Luis; Martins, Rodrigo; Mendes, Manuel Joao; Machado, Ana