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Specific Challenge:Automotive application requests next generation PEMFC operating at high current densities (>2.7A/cm²), low noble catalyst loading (<0.08 mg/cm²), high power densities (>1.8W/cm², 9.3 kW/l), with high durability (>6,000h) and low cost (<50€/kW), as defined for horizon 2024 in the MAWP. The current status (for instance AutoStackCore project) is still far from these targets reaching approx. 1.13 W/cm², 4.1kW/l for approx. 0.4 mg/cm² during 3,500 hours. It is obvious that a disruptive approach is mandatory to reach these targets, including new materials and associated processes, new components design, and new stack architecture. Consequently, such next generation MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) shall deliver much higher power densities than the current ones and the SRU (Single Repeat Unit) of the stack will be much thinner and lighter, and based on ultra-thin MEA with ultra-low catalyst loadings. Based on this, two sets of questions can be highlighted i) what kind of new or exacerbated phenomena can occur with these next generation MEA, and ii) how can power density be increased when reducing catalyst loading at the same time? A c... ver más
Specific Challenge:Automotive application requests next generation PEMFC operating at high current densities (>2.7A/cm²), low noble catalyst loading (<0.08 mg/cm²), high power densities (>1.8W/cm², 9.3 kW/l), with high durability (>6,000h) and low cost (<50€/kW), as defined for horizon 2024 in the MAWP. The current status (for instance AutoStackCore project) is still far from these targets reaching approx. 1.13 W/cm², 4.1kW/l for approx. 0.4 mg/cm² during 3,500 hours. It is obvious that a disruptive approach is mandatory to reach these targets, including new materials and associated processes, new components design, and new stack architecture. Consequently, such next generation MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) shall deliver much higher power densities than the current ones and the SRU (Single Repeat Unit) of the stack will be much thinner and lighter, and based on ultra-thin MEA with ultra-low catalyst loadings. Based on this, two sets of questions can be highlighted i) what kind of new or exacerbated phenomena can occur with these next generation MEA, and ii) how can power density be increased when reducing catalyst loading at the same time? A common issue is to better understand the performance limitations for such MEA to propose new design and materials to overcome these issues.
Until now, the mechanisms inducing these limitations in performance are still under discussion and the relationship between the structure/design of the materials and the performance is not understood enough despite some recent progress. It is thus very difficult to define how far the performance could be increased by modifying the MEA. To better understand heat, mass and charge transport limitations in a MEA will allow proposing reliable breakthroughs in component design, operation strategies and performance prediction.
Scope:This topic is focused on the basic understanding of promising MEAs and MEAs components to meet the target of high-power density PEMFC single repeat unit. Only MEAs and MEA components showing performance greater than all of 0.79W/cm2 and 2,450hrs (which are approx. 70% of the current State of the Art (SoA) status quoted above) and at Platinum loading less than 0.50 mg/cm² (total loading) proven in automotive testing condition (as defined in JRC99115) are eligible as reference materials for this topic.
The project should include all of the following issues:
Transport mechanisms, properties and limitations in the components (protons, electrons, liquid water, gases, heat) of the catalyst layer and microporous layer and at the interfaces, e.g. between catalyst layer and membrane, and between catalyst/layer and transport media in coupling with the electrochemical mechanisms. This includes the mechanisms and kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction as a function of local conditions (temperature, partial pressure of reactants and products) in relation with catalyst surface structure and composition (e.g. oxides, hydroxides coverages). The Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) and the interface between GDL and flow channels could be also considered if clearly justified as major issue. Project should be focused on MEA targeting ultra-low Pt loading (< 0.08 mg/cm²), high power density (> 1.8 W/cm²) and compact design (ultra-thin materials and designs, typically two to three-times thinner than today). The type of MEA should be proposed by the consortium while the project should account as much as possible for ‘generic’ situations applicable to SoA MEA and next generation MEA;The MEA should present reasonable durability, e.g. performance decay less than 50 μV/h. Durability is also an issue for such low catalyst loadings. As this topic is focused on understanding the performance limitations to increase power densities, the understanding of durability issues is not part of the topic. Nevertheless, it will be highly appreciated to check durability of the MEA tested and especially to test how durability is modified by using MEA with increased power densities due to better heat and mass transports inside the MEA;Combine experiments and modelling to predict the overall performance of a Single Repeat Unit (SRU) in a real stack geometry. It is expected to give the most accurate phenomenological description of the major limiting phenomena and their coupling thanks to specific experiments and the associated validated models. This should be assessed thanks to an accurate characterization, description and simulation of the local conditions and components structure and composition from 1-10 μm down to the 5-50 nm scale, considering the SRU design and real operating conditions. These measurements of the local conditions in a real stack design (MEA surface representative of a full-scale stack geometry) will also be established from the beginning of the project on the last state-of-the-art selected stack design and ultrathin MEA. The main idea is to bridge the gap between the local composition, structure and properties of the components, from the ‘micro’-scale, their effective properties at the ‘meso’-scale and their performance for different operating conditions when assembled in a SRU[1]. Mechanistic models for the description of the basic phenomena are highly desirable and then could be upscaled to be included in ones usable at the ‘macro-scale’. Model components and systems could be used for easier model validation in addition to dedicated validation experiments. The experiments must be conducted in conditions as close as possible to the ones of real operating PEMFC stack. Operando characterisation are recommended but ex-situ characterisation mimicking real conditions are also acceptable. At least, transport phenomena with phase change and two-phase flow must be addressed in the proposal. The implementation of original methods or approaches is preferable, either in addition to or in coupling with improved conventional ones, both for experimental or modelling aspects.
In order to demonstrate the progress beyond the state-of-art in MEA development, the consortium should cooperate with the ongoing or finished projects (not only FCH 2 JU supported) in order to make consistent technical choices based on preliminary results from these former projects and target materials that have already proven certain performance.
The consortium is expected to contain at least one OEM partner that should take part in the technical work.
It is expected that the project will contribute towards the objectives and activities of the Hydrogen Innovation Challenge (as detailed under section 3.2.G. International cooperation). Promoting international collaboration beyond EU Member States and H2020 Associated Countries is therefore strongly encouraged.
TRL at start: 2 and TRL at end: 3-4.
Any safety-related event that may occur during execution of the project shall be reported to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) dedicated mailbox [email protected], which manages the European hydrogen safety reference database, HIAD and the Hydrogen Event and Lessons LEarNed database, HELLEN.
Test activities should collaborate and use the protocols developed by the JRC Harmonisation Roadmap (see section 3.2.B "Collaboration with JRC – Rolling Plan 2019"), in order to benchmark performance of components and allow for comparison across different projects.
The FCH 2 JU considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of EUR 2 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
More than 1 project may be funded under this topic for complementary approaches.
Expected duration: 3-4 years.
[1]: Local properties and composition can include for instance 3D solid phase and composition at the pore scale (also called the ‘micro’-scale), effective properties refer to an average of the local properties over a heterogeneous system which can then be used to describe the system as a homogeneous one (also called the ‘meso’-scale), for instance effective electrical conductivity.
Expected Impact:The project should result in:
Justifying and characterizing the performance limitations and the effective properties of the MEA;Quantifying and predicting the local operating conditions inside a MEA;Designing recommendations for components to increase performance of MEA ;Preliminary orientations for future studies and development to reach the durability targets. The main KPIs to be reached are the following:
Power density > 1.8 W/cm2 at 0.66 V;Max operating temperature of 105 °C;Durability projected for 6,000 h;Pt efficiency up to 15 A/mg @0.66 V;Overall Pt loading < 0.08g/kW;Cell Volumetric power < 9.3 KW/l. These KPIs should be reached under automotive operating conditions (as defined in the harmonised EU test procedure) and at single cell level: JRC99115.
Type of action: Research and Innovation.
The conditions related to this topic are provided in the chapter 3.3 and in the General Annexes to the Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018– 2020 which apply mutatis mutandis.
Cross-cutting Priorities:International cooperation
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Características de la financiación
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon 2020 projects. See the information in the Online Manual.
2. Eligibility and admissibility conditions: described in Annex B and Annex C of the H2020 main Work Programme.
The following exception applies (see 'chapter 3.3. Call management rules' from the FCH2 JU 2018 Work Plan and specific topic description):
For some actions, an additional eligibility criterion has been introduced to limit the FCH 2 JU requested contribution, as follows:
FCH-01-1-2019: Demonstrating the blueprint for a zero-emission logistics ecosystem
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 10 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-01-2-2019: Scaling up and demonstration of a multi-MW Fuel Cell system for shipping
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 10 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-02-1-2019: Combined el... 1. Eligible countries: described in Annex A of the H2020 main Work Programme.
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon 2020 projects. See the information in the Online Manual.
2. Eligibility and admissibility conditions: described in Annex B and Annex C of the H2020 main Work Programme.
The following exception applies (see 'chapter 3.3. Call management rules' from the FCH2 JU 2018 Work Plan and specific topic description):
For some actions, an additional eligibility criterion has been introduced to limit the FCH 2 JU requested contribution, as follows:
FCH-01-1-2019: Demonstrating the blueprint for a zero-emission logistics ecosystem
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 10 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-01-2-2019: Scaling up and demonstration of a multi-MW Fuel Cell system for shipping
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 10 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-02-1-2019: Combined electrolyser-HRS and Power-to-Gas system
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 5 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-02-2-2019: Multi megawatt high-temperature electrolyser for valorisation as energy vector in energy intensive industry
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 7 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-02-3-2019: Continuous supply of green or low carbon H2 and CHP via Solid Oxide Cell based Polygeneration
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 3 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-02-6-2019: New materials, architectures and manufacturing processes for Solid Oxide Cells
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 5 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-02-7-2019: Development of highly efficient and flexible mini CHP fuel cell system based on HTPEMFCs
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 1.5 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-03-1-2019: H2 Valley
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 20 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
For all actions of the call, the FCH 2 JU will activate the option for EU grants indicated under Article 30.3 of the Model Grant Agreement, regarding the FCH 2 JU’s right to object to transfers or licensing of results.
Proposal page limits and layout: Please refer to Part B of the proposal template in the submission tool below.
3. Evaluation:
Evaluation criteria, scoring and thresholds are described in Annex H of the H2020 main Work Programme.
Submission and evaluation processes are described in the Online Manual.
4. Indicative time for evaluation and grant agreement:
Information on the outcome of evaluation: maximum 5 months from the deadline for submission.
Signature of grant agreements: maximum 8 months from the deadline for submission.
5. Proposal templates, evaluation forms and model grant agreements (MGA):
FCH JU Research and Innovation Action (FCH-RIA)
Specific rules and funding rates
Proposal templates are available after entering the submission tool below.
Standard evaluation form
FCH JU MGA - Multi-Beneficiary
H2020 Annotated Grant Agreement
FCH JU Innovation Action (FCH-IA)
Specific rules and funding rates
Proposal templates are available after entering the submission tool below.
Standard evaluation form
FCH JU MGA - Multi-Beneficiary
H2020 Annotated Grant Agreement
FCH JU Coordination and Support Action (FCH-CSA)
Specific rules and funding rates
Proposal templates are available after entering the submission tool below.
Standard evaluation form
FCH JU MGA - Multi-Beneficiary
H2020 Annotated Grant Agreement
6. Additional requirements:
Horizon 2020 budget flexibility
Classified information
Technology readiness levels (TRL)
Financial support to Third Parties
Members of consortium are required to conclude a consortium agreement, in principle prior to the signature of the grant agreement.
7. Open access must be granted to all scientific publications resulting from Horizon 2020 actions.
Where relevant, proposals should also provide information on how the participants will manage the research data generated and/or collected during the project, such as details on what types of data the project will generate, whether and how this data will be exploited or made accessible for verification and re-use, and how it will be curated and preserved.
Open access to research data
The Open Research Data Pilot has been extended to cover all Horizon 2020 topics for which the submission is opened on 26 July 2016 or later. Projects funded under this topic will therefore by default provide open access to the research data they generate, except if they decide to opt-out under the conditions described in Annex L of the H2020 main Work Programme. Projects can opt-out at any stage, that is both before and after the grant signature.
Note that the evaluation phase proposals will not be evaluated more favourably because they plan to open or share their data, and will not be penalised for opting out.
Open research data sharing applies to the data needed to validate the results presented in scientific publications. Additionally, projects can choose to make other data available open access and need to describe their approach in a Data Management Plan.
Projects need to create a Data Management Plan (DMP), except if they opt-out of making their research data open access. A first version of the DMP must be provided as an early deliverable within six months of the project and should be updated during the project as appropriate. The Commission already provides guidance documents, including a template for DMPs. See the Online Manual.
Eligibility of costs: costs related to data management and data sharing are eligible for reimbursement during the project duration.
The legal requirements for projects participating in this pilot are in the article 29.3 of the Model Grant Agreement.
8. Additional documents
FCH JU Work Plan
FCH2 JU Multi Annual Work Plan and its addendum
FCH2 JU – Regulation of establishment
H2020 Regulation of Establishment
H2020 Rules for Participation
H2020 Specific Programme
Información adicional de la convocatoria
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