Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT
Germany
Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Straße 9
76327 Pfinztal, Germany
The Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT is one of approx. 75 Fraunhofer institutes in Germany. Its department for Applied Electrochemistry covers research on batteries, fuel cells, electrolyser, sensors and flow batteries.
Fraunhofer ICT is active in several projects in the area of new electrochemical technologies and systems for energy conversion and storage for mobile and stationary applications, but also on electrochemical sensors for the detection of different substances.
Main tasks in SPACER
Fraunhofer ICT coordinates the SPACER Doctoral Network and acts as supervisor of two DCs. The main tasks are: Validation of simulation results about meso-scale 3D structure effects, more efficient targeted activation with microwave treatment, increasing battery performance by improved surface manipulation.
»Improved electrode performance is the key to super-charging RFB technology, paving the way for next-generation sustainable redox-flow-batteries.«