URANUS: Ultra-durable and efficient nano-engineered full cells
NATO SPS G6166
Fuel cells (FCs) are static energy conversion devices that produce electricity via an electrochemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, and can be used to extract the energy stored in form of hydrogen. Fuel cells may produce electricity from several domestic fuels, including hydrogen and methane, and can provide power for virtually any application - from cars and buses to commercial buildings, from electronic devices to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
URANUS project aims to investigate and increase the specific energy performance of hydrogen solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), fabricated by using electrodes based on nanoporous and nanodispersed materials.
The main goal of URANUS project is to demonstrate the advantages of nanostructured materials for the fabrication of solid oxide fuel cells. Due to the nano-engineering of both anode and cathode materials, we aim at increasing the performances of SOFC when hydrogen is used as fuel, in terms of conversion efficiency, power delivery and operating temperature.
Duration: 04/12/2023 - 04/12/2026
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NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme (SPS)
The NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme (SPS) seeks to enhance cooperation and dialogue between NATO and partner nations through civil science and innovation. The SPS Programme funds activities relevant to NATO‘s strategic objectives which address SPS Key Priorities. SPS offers grants for collaborative research and development projects, workshops, institutes, and training involving scientists and experts from NATO nations and partner countries.
The SPS Programme promotes security-related practical cooperation based on scientific research, innovation and knowledge exchange within NATO’s wide network of partner countries. It connects scientists, experts and officials from Allied and partner countries to address security challenges, such as cyber defence, counter-terrorism or defence against CBRN agents; to support NATO-led missions and operations; to foster the development of security-related advanced technologies such as sensors and detectors, nanotechnologies, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); and to address human and social aspects of security such as the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (UNSCR 1325).
In this regard, the SPS Programme greatly benefits from the expertise of other NATO agencies, divisions and delegations, and bodies such as centres of excellence. The Programme provides the Alliance with a unique channel for non-military communication, including in situations or regions where other forms of dialogue are difficult to establish. It enables NATO to become actively involved in such regions, often serving as the first concrete link between NATO and a new partner.
The SPS Programme has evolved continuously since its foundation in 1958. To this end, a comprehensive reorientation of the Programme took place in 2013, which gave SPS a renewed focus on larger-scale strategic activities beyond purely scientific cooperation.
The current version of Handbook and its annexes are available on the NATO SPS website: www.nato.int/science.
