Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action ECINCOCT2005 016414

Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 M I S S I O N Work Package 02: Centre of Multifunctional Materials and New Processes with Environmental Impact Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 M I S S I O N WP 02: Materials for Clean Energy Production Modern lifestyles demand a steady, reliable supply of energy Three categories of energy sources: Energy involved: from chemical or photophysical energy e. V (oxidizing hydrocarbons, absorbing sunlight) nuclear reactions (splitting heavy nuclei or fusing light nuclei) thermomechanical energy (wind, water, geological sources of steam and hot water) 106 e. V 10 -3 e. V Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 M I S S I O N WP 02: Materials for Clean Energy Production Current usage of the various energy sources Solar Wind Oil s as dr lear o Nuc om Bi Hy Coal Gas

Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 M I S S I O N WP 02: Materials for Clean Energy Production Today: Most of the world’s energy supply comes from fossil and nuclear sources cheap but polluting In the coming years: To meet increasing global demands for energy and to allow for the depletion of fossil fuel supplies, alternative “clean” energy sources, which do not depend on fossil fuels and which have a tolerable environmental impact, must be developed Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 M I S S I O N WP 02: Materials for Clean Energy Production Alternative energy sources: solar - thermal solar - photovoltaic biomass geothermal power hydro power wind power tidal power wave power Clean energy production imposes R&D of:

Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 M I S S I O N WP 02: Materials for Clean Energy Production Centre of Multifunctional Materials and New Processes with Environmental Impact Accumulation, critical analysis and dissemination of expertise and knowledge in specific topics of materials for clean energy storage Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

M I S S I O N Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 materials for fuel cells materials for lithium ion batteries Anode + Positive (Lix. Host 1) Non-aqueous liquid electrolyte - Negative (Lix. Host 2) Internal reforming H 2 CO External reforming Electrolyte SOFC (5001000 o. C ) O 2 MCFC (650 o. C ) CO H 2 CO 2 (CO removal) O 2 (air) 23 PEMFC (80 o. C ) H+ O 2 (air) OH- removal) crystal hydrates for heat accumulation consumers Phase Change Materials (PCM) Tec T 1 e H 2 (200 bar) O 2 (air) (CO 2 AFC (70 o. C ) TPCM Mg 2 Ni. H 4 La. Ni 5 H 6 H 2 (liquid) CO 2 (air) H 2 hydrogen storage materials O 2 (air) PAFC (200 o. C +) H H 2 CO 2 External reforming Cathode T 1 water supply

Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 M I S S I O N WP 02: Materials for Clean Energy Production Bulgarian Needs IGIC competence Importance of Topics to: Implementation of EU environmental legislation EU demands

Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 M I S S I O N WP 02: Materials for Clean Energy Production Duration project months Mapping the existing research and identifying the strategic materials for lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen storage and crystal hydrates for heat accumulation; 1 - 36 Supervising Ph. D students and young specialists and training all Ph. D students and young specialists in the field of materials for clean energy sources: 2 Ph. D students from BG (72 months) young specialists from BG (70 months) 1 - 36 Establishing networks with research institutions in the country, in EU and ACCs e. g. , JRC (IES, Ispra) ALISTORE, REAL-SOFC, HYTRAIN ? 5 - 12, 16 22, 27 - 36

Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 M I S S I O N WP 02: Materials for Clean Energy Production Duration project months Invitation of internationally recognized scientists for teaching and training: short-stay visitors (7 person-weeks); Providing international exchange of young and senior scientists; 1 long-stay visitor from EU (1 -2 months); 1 Ph. D student from EU (3 months); long-term visits from MISSION participants (6 months); short-term visits from MISSION participants (7 weeks); Preparation of communications and reports at scientific meetings for project knowledge dissemination 5 conference participations; Participation in the workshops and in the closing conference; Preparation of a new FP 6 or FP 7 project in collaboration with EU scientists. 4 - 6, 12 13, 24 - 26, 33 - 34 4 - 35 10 - 36 11, 23, 36 24 - 35

Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 M I S S I O N WP 02: Materials for Clean Energy Production Critical analysis of existing knowledge; Establishment of contacts with leading EU institutions; Suggesting the future research needs.

Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 M I S S I O N WP 02: Materials for Clean Energy Production Final report Scientific communications and review papers Database on materials for clean energy production Progress reports Efforts Report on networks Ph. D theses

Sixth Framework Programme Specific Support Action EC-INCO-CT-2005 -016414 M I S S I O N WP 02: Materials for Clean Energy Production contribution to the RTD capacity building of the country; intensifying the exchange of knowledge within Europe and improvement of mutual understanding of local social and economic problems; increasing job opportunities for young scientists; acquisition of new databases; collection and delivery of information of importance to science policy makers.