03 SEP DKK 34 million for young researchers Three young DTU researchers have each received one of the coveted European Research Council grants for independent basic research of EUR 1.5 million or just over DKK 11... Enzymes and proteins Synthetic biology Fuel cells Energy storage Hardware and components
07 MAR Postdocs receive millions for international research Three postdocs from DTU each receive EUR 175,000–200,000 from Independent Research Fund Denmark for conducting research at elite international universities. Biotechnology Energy technology Fuel cells Micro and nanotechnology
12 MAR 13 years’ detective work resulted in doctorate As one of the very few, Anke Hagen has conducted research into ceramic fuel cells which are an efficient means to produce power and use fuels from renewable energy sources... Energy technology Fuel cells
31 JUL Ib Chorkendorff receives EU’s most prestigious research grant for work with catalysts Professor Ib Chorkendorff, DTU Physics, has been awarded a prestigious Advanced Grant from the ERC (European Research Council) for his work in developing new catalysts... Quantum theory and atomic physics Micro and nanotechnology Catalysis Fuel cells Energy storage Solar energy Wind energy
24 MAR Hydrogen from 'reverse fuel' cells Haldor Topsøe’s plant produces hydrogen using electrolysis based on patented technology developed in partnership with DTU. The process fits well with biogas upgrade. Bioenergy Fuel cells Energy storage Energy systems
19 JAN Electrocatalysis can advance green transition Renewable energy is providing an increasing share of the energy supply, but to ensure the green transition continues, it must also be able to furnish us with the fuels... Catalysis Micro and nanotechnology Metals and alloys Nanoparticles Fuel cells Energy storage Fossil fuels Solar energy Wind energy
05 APR Cheaper platinum alloys for fuel cells Fuel cells are attractive as eco-friendly energy sources, for example for hydrogen-powered vehicles. But due to the large amounts of expensive platinum required, they... Fuel cells Energy production Catalysis
12 FEB Anniversary grant from VILLUM FONDEN for a new centre for developing sustainable... With a huge grant of DKK 150 million (€20 million), VILLUM FONDEN supports the establishment of a new, ambitious research centre at DTU. The centre will conduct research... Physics Energy technology Fuel cells Electricity supply Energy storage Fossil fuels Solar energy
20 JAN Accelerator programme put wind in the sails The start-up company RenCat has developed a carbon-neutral hydrogen generator, and is now receiving assistance with marketing from the Climate-KIC network. Fuel cells Telecommunication
04 DEC Electrochemical firebrand Over the course of his 40-year career, Professor Mogens Bjerg Mogensen has trodden on a fair number of scientific toes. Because if there is one thing he will not stand... Fuel cells Energy technology