Fuel cell

The Laboratory of Industrial chemistry has been appointed by the Rector of the University of Liege for the scientific coordination of the research activities around fuel cells within the University of Liege.

So, it develops a research activity at the leading edge of technology, in a field in strong evolution since it is a considerable stake for the production of alternative energy to oil. It is a pluridisciplinary research bringing together competences at the Laboratory : study and optimisation of catalysts, gas handling, environmental studies, life cycle analysis, safety measures linked to hydrogen handling, ... Collaborations are started with other research teams active in the development of conducting polymer membranes or electricity production.

Fuel cells produce D.C. current by an electrochemical process. The working principle is similar to that of a conventional battery.

Fuel cells have a certain number of benefits compared to more conventional systems for electricity production.

The Laboratory focuses its research activities mainly on Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cells also called PEM among the various types of fuel cells.

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