Nicola Di Giulio

Investigation on the reduction mechanisms and the solubility of CO2 in molten carbonates, aimed at verifying the possible use of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells as "CO2 concentrators” Design, construction and setup of the experimental apparatus for the solubility measurement

Responsible for the activities of the GRL project (Global Research Laboratory), supported by the Korean Ministry of Educational Science and Technology and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, regarding basic studies on durable and cost-effective components for high temperature fuel cells running on alternative fuels. In charge of the project data analysis and the preparation of the annual reports;

Responsible for the activities in the Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells Laboratory; Study of the possible use of High Temperature Fuel Cells in a “Waste-to-Energy Chain”; In charge of training laboratory fellows, and of preparing projects and data reports; Design, construction and setup of the single-cell station used for the experimental activities on MCFCs.

Development of possible solutions for the use of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFC) as a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology; Use of Single-cell test facilities to study the effect of H2S and SO2 on the performance of MCFCs; Experimental activities have been supported by the use of Gas Chromatographer, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), EPMA, SEM, EDAX and XRD apparatus; Design, construction and setup of the single-cell station used for the experimental activities on MCFCs;

Project preparation, including detailed calculation of project costs and profits; Preparing and selling work/study and volunteer programs; Assisting young people going abroad on these programs; Proposing innovative programs, communicating with clients and foreign agencies, obtaining new partnerships;

Theoretical and experimental analysis of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell performance in innovative applications: use of non-conventional fuels and use of MCFCs as CO2 concentrators (CCS).

Final thesis: ”Use of MCFC technology for CO2 capture by retrofitting existing plants” carried out during the internship at ENEA, from April 2009 to September 2009; Specialization in renewable technologies, energy system sustainability and environment safety.

Final thesis: ”Measurement of average speed in a turbulent flow”; Particular focus on industry regulations, work environment risks and engineering economy.