The teaching focuses on hydrogen as a possible sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, especially in the mobility sector. After a starting focus on the main characteristics of hydrogen, the course includes a first part concerning the production of green hydrogen through water electrolysis (WE) with renewable energy sources (wind, solar and hydroelectric energy), and a second part dedicated to the use of green hydrogen through low-temperature fuel cells (FC), especially in fleets of electric vehicles with hydrogen fuel cells (HFCEV). Final hints on multiphase characteristics of FC ans WE will be provided.

- Knowledge on hydrogen as energy vector for transportation - Understanding of the working principles, advantages and drawbacks of electrolysers and fuel cells - Knowledge on main active materials in electrolyzers and fuel cells (photocatalysts & electrocatalysts) - Main skills to design electrolyzers and fuel cells

Students must have a basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, thermodynamics, chemistry and material properties.

The course will be divided into these topics: 1. Basic principles (cell potential and thermodynamics; electrochemical kinetics; transport phenomena). 2. Fuel cells (fundamentals; applications: stack design, materials, degradation and ageing phenomena). 3. Electrolyzers (undamentals; applications: stack design, materials, degradation and ageing phenomena).

The course will be taught in English by Prof. Specchia (basic principles, fuel-cells) and Prof. Deorsola (basic principles, electrolyzers). If possible, seminars with external profeessors will be arranged.

The lecturers will provide pdf copies of the slides used during the lectures, covering all topics.

Slides used during the lectures, literature papers.

Slides;

Modalita di esame: Elaborato progettuale in gruppo;

Exam: Group project;

... Students will be divided into groups. Each group will choose a topic from the lectures and give a group presentation on the selected topic, illustrating the theoretical concepts and a practical application, to show the knowledge and technical skills acquired. The presentation must be made in English by the entire group, highlighting the contributions of each individual student in the group. The evaluation of the presentation and subsequent discussion is expressed in thirtieths and is carried out by considering: a) the correctness of the concepts expressed, within the given timeframe; b) the relevance of the information provided; c) the ability to respond clearly, accurately and rationally to the lecturers' questions. In the case of particularly brilliant answers, honours may be awarded.

Gli studenti e le studentesse con disabilita o con Disturbi Specifici di Apprendimento (DSA), oltre alla segnalazione tramite procedura informatizzata, sono invitati a comunicare anche direttamente al/la docente titolare dell'insegnamento, con un preavviso non inferiore ad una settimana dall'avvio della sessione d'esame, gli strumenti compensativi concordati con l'Unita Special Needs, al fine di permettere al/la docente la declinazione piu idonea in riferimento alla specifica tipologia di esame.