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HRI
Hydrogen Research Institute

Platforms

The HRI laboratories form a state-of-the-art infrastructure dedicated to the development of advanced materials and innovative technologies for the energy transition.

Materials

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Arc Melting under Controlled Atmosphere – Compact Arc Melter MAM-1
Metal and alloy melting services under controlled atmosphere
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BET ASAP 2020 –Micromeritics
Specific Surface Area and Pore Size Distribution Analysis
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Differential Scanning Calorimetry – DSC TA Instruments (25P)
Differential scanning calorimeter for the measurement of thermal transitions (melting, glass transition, crystallization) with high precision and reproducibility
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E30 Greenlight Water Electrolyzer Test Station
Modular test bench for PEM or alkaline electrolyzers, featuring precise control of temperature, pressure, and gas/water flow rates
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Hydraulic Hot Press – Carver Auto Series Plus Hot Press
PLC-controlled hydraulic press enabling the simultaneous application of pressure and heat for the fabrication of membranes, thin films, or composites
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Microwave-Assisted Synthesis – Monowave 400 (Anton Paar)
High-performance microwave reactor enabling rapid syntheses under controlled conditions (up to 300 °C and 30 bar) with real-time monitoring of parameters
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PEM Fuel Cell Testing Platform – G40 Greenlight PEMFC Test Station
Test platform for PEM fuel cells equipped with advanced instrumentation for performance, durability, and efficiency measurements
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Thermal analysys in tubular furnace from 20 °C to 1100 °C
High-precision tubular furnaces for thermal treatments under inert or reducing atmospheres, suitable for material synthesis and modification
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X-Ray Diffraction – Bruker D8 Focus
X-ray diffractometer equipped for powder analysis, enabling phase identification, determination of crystallographic parameters, and measurement of crystallite size