Catalysis for Sustainable Energy Production

Pierluigi Barbaro obtained his PhD from the University of Florence and completed his Post-Doctoral work at ETH in Zurich, later becoming a permanent Researcher at the Istituto di Chimica dei Composti Organo Metallici in Florence. Since 2005 he has been a member of the Governing Board of the VI° FP Network of Excellence IDECAT "Integrated Design of Catalytic Nanomaterials for a Sustainable Production". His main research interest is in the field of homogeneous, heterogeneous and asymmetric catalysis, in particular nanostructured catalysts for application in sustainable production processes. He is the author of more than 60 research papers and 6 patents. In 1991 he was awarded the National award "Federchimica". Claudio Bianchini is Director of the Institute of Chemistry of Organometallics of the Italian National Research Council. He is author of ca. 430 publications and 43 patents. His research fields include catalysis, polymerization, electrocatalysts and membranes for fuel cells, hydrogen production and storage, asymmetric synthesis, solid-gas organometallic reactions, (high-pressure) IR and NMR spectroscopy. He is the recipient of several awards including the G.I.C.O. Senior Award, the Arthur D. Little Award, the Seaborg Memorial Lecture and the National award "Federchimica".

• PART I: Fuel Cuells THE DIRECT ETHANOL FUEL CELL: A CHALLENGE TO CONVERT BIOETHANOL CLEANLY INTO ELECTRIC ENERGYIntroductionPrinciples and Different Kinds of Fuel CellsLow-Temperature Fuel Cells (PEMFCs and DAFCs)Solid Alkaline Membrane Fuel Cells (SAMFC)PERFORMANCE OF DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS FOR PORTABLE POWER APPLICATIONSIntroduction ExperimentalResults and DiscussionSELECTIVE SYNTHESIS OF CARBON NANOFIBERS AS BETTER CATALYST SUPPORTS FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE FUEL CELLSIntroductionPreparation and Characterization of CNFs and Fuel Cell CatalystsResultsTOWARDS FULL ELECTRIC MOBILITY: ENERGY AND POWER SYSTEMSIntroductionThe Current Grand ChallengesPower-Energy Needed in VehiclesA Great New Opportunity for True Zero EmissionsAdvanced Systems Integration PART II: Hydrogen Storage MATERIALS FOR HYDROGEN STORAGEThe Primitive Phase Diagram of HydrogenHydrogen Storage MethodsPressurized HydrogenLiquid HydrogenPhysisorptionMetal HydridesComplex HydridesChemical Hydrides (Hydrolysis)New Hydrogen Storage Materials PART III: Three H2 and Hydrogen Vectors Production CATALYST DESIGN FOR REFORMING OF OXYGENATESIntroductionCatalyst DesignReforming Reactions: Process PrinciplesKey Examples of Oxygenate Reforming ReactionsELECTROCATALYSIS IN WATER ELECTROLYSISIntroductionThermodynamic ConsiderationsKinetic ConsiderationsThe Hydrogen Evolution ReactionThe Oxygen Evolution ReactionElectrocatalysts: State-of-the-ArtWater Electrolysis: State-of-the-ArtBeyond Oxygen EvolutionENERGY FROM ORGANIC WASTE: INFLUENCE OF THE PROCESS PARAMETERS ON THE PRODUCTION OF METHANE AND HYDROGENIntroductionExperimentalResults and DiscussionNATURAL GAS AUTOTHERMAL REFORMING: AN EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE DISTRIBUTED PRODUCTION OF HYDROGENIntroductionAutothermal Reforming: From Chemistry to EngineeringThermodynamic AnalysisA Case StudyEconomic Aspects PART IV: Industrial Catalysis for Sustainable Energy THE USE OF CATALYSIS IN THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH-QUALITY BIODIESELIntroductionHeterogeneous Transesterification and Esterification CatalystsSelective Hydrogenation in Biodiesel ProductionPHOTOVOLTAICS -CURRENT TRENDS AND VISION FOR THE FUTUREIntroductionMarket: Present Situation and Challenges AheadCrystalline Silicon TechnologyThin FilmsOther Technology-Related AspectsAdvanced and Emerging TechnologiesSystem AspectsCATALYTIC COMBUSTION FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ENERGYIntroductionLean Catalytic Combustion for Gas TurbinesFuel-Rich Catalytic CombustionOxy-Fuel CombustionMicrocombustorsCatalytic MaterialsCATALYTIC REMOVAL OF NOx UNDER LEAN CONDITIONS FROM STATIONARY AND MOBILE SOURCESIntroductionSelective Catalytic ReductionNOx Storage ReductionOpen Issues and Future Opportunities