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Hydrogen Research Institute

Platforms

Laboratories at HRI specializes in design, synthesis, characterization and testing of novel materials for renewable energy applications.

Materials

Arc Melting under Controlled Atmosphere – Compact Arc Melter MAM-1
Metal and alloy melting services under controlled atmosphere
BET ASAP 2020 –Micromeritics
Specific Surface Area and Pore Size Distribution Analysis
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
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
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
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
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
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
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