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1 NCAT Faculty Lounge – McNair Hall 226 Dr. H. Singh, Professor and Director Center for Energy Research & Technology (CERT) North Carolina A&T State University February 22, 2008 CERT Advisory Board Business Meeting

2 CERT’s History, Goals & Activities History: –Established since 1984; –Approved by the UNC System as a Center in 2001; –Committed to the recruitment, retention and training of talented students from under represented communities and preparing them for challenging careers in energy related areas. Mission/Goals: –Adopt a competency based research agenda –Facilitate the application of energy related technologies to buildings –Collaborate with the building industry –Provide practical education, research and training opportunities for students –Develop University wide relationships with public and private sectors Activities: –Research –Outreach and Extension, and –Educational Focus

3 Goals and Objectives of Center

4 VC-ResearchVC-FacilitiesVC-Academic Organizational Chart

5 Previous Projects (2006- 07)

6 Current Projects (2007- 08)

7 NC Department of Administration Energy Grant As provided by the act of the North Carolina General Assembly, 2007 Session Law 323, Section 19.3(d), the sum of $200,000 is disbursed as specified below. Acceptance of such funds, and of any subsequent disbursements pursuant to that act, constitutes agreement that such funds are impressed with the following special trusts and conditions:As provided by the act of the North Carolina General Assembly, 2007 Session Law 323, Section 19.3(d), the sum of $200,000 is disbursed as specified below. Acceptance of such funds, and of any subsequent disbursements pursuant to that act, constitutes agreement that such funds are impressed with the following special trusts and conditions:

8 CONDITION 1 Pursuant to the above-cited act, these funds shall be used solely and only to fund the NC A&T State University Center for Energy Research and Technology (CERT).

9 CONDITION 2 These funds shall be used by the recipient program in conformity with the previously approved budget for the remainder of FY 07/08 (attached hereto as Exhibit 1) and to accomplish or provide between 1/1/2008 and 6/30/2008 the matters and things set forth for the first six months of the previously approved 18-month workplan for the programs (attached hereto as Exhibit 3) and upon the schedule as set forth therein, as all those documents may be hereafter amended with the agreement by the State Energy Office and the CERT.

10 CONDITION 3 The funded programs, through the UNC General Administration, shall demonstrate compliance with the trusts and conditions contained herein by: A.Participate in quarterly meetings with the State Energy Office within 30 days following the completion of a quarter, at which meetings progress made in achieving the goals and tasks detailed in the 18-month work plan will be reported. Any necessary adjustments to the work plan and budget must be agreed upon during the quarterly meetings.

11 CONDITION 3 Cont’d B. Provide written interim reports (July 1, 2008 and January 1, 2009) that document progress in achieving goals and tasks, energy savings, environmental impacts and economic development opportunities for the State of North Carolina. As a part of these reports, a detailed expenditure of funds is to be provided. C.Provide a written final report (July 1, 2009) that provides an overview of the achieving of goals and tasks, energy savings, environmental impacts and economic development opportunities for the State of North Carolina. As a part of this report a detailed expenditure of funds is to be provided.

12 CONDITION 3 Cont’d D.Displaying the State Energy Office’s logogram on all brochures, publications, presentations, workbooks, letterhead, websites and other documents of similar nature resulting from these funds. In addition, all such publications, interviews, news releases and other communications of similar nature shall contain the following language: “In partnership with the SEO, NC Dept. of Administration, with State of North Carolina appropriated funds, in cooperation with NC A&T State University.”

13 CONDITION 4 In addition to the initial disbursement of funds for Fiscal Year 2007-08, two future disbursements of $260,000 each are intended on or about July 15, 2008 and January 15, 2009. These future disbursements may be withheld if the trusts and conditions contained herein are not completed satisfactorily.

14 CONDITION 4 Cont’d These funds shall be used by the recipient program in accordance with the previously approved budget for FY 08/09 (attached hereto as Exhibit 2). Such future disbursements are subject to the trusts and conditions stated herein and the following special conditions: –Such funds being available after any adjustment of the FY 08/09 budget by the next General Assembly.

15 CONDITION 4 Cont’d –Strict observance of the trusts and conditions by the recipients with respect to the funds disbursed herewith, including especially but without limitation: prompt attendance at quarterly meetings; the timely completion of all goals and tasks; the timely submission of all deliverables set forth in the workplans, and the timely submission of interim reports on July 1, 2008 and January 1, 2009. –A final report. –Any additional trusts or conditions set forth in subsequent disbursement memoranda.

16 CONDITION 5 These trusts and conditions are binding upon the individual institutions and upon the UNC General Administration.These trusts and conditions are binding upon the individual institutions and upon the UNC General Administration.

17 EXHIBIT 1 Center for Energy Research and Technology: Program Area Budget 1/1/08 - 6/30/08 (6 months) Energy Efficient Buildings Program Area 1: Commercial Buildings Task 1: Energy Efficient Renovation Demonstration $15,000 Program Area 2: Institutional Buildings Task 1: Guilford County School Energy Management Demonstration $30,000 Program Area 3: Manufactured Housing Task 1: Upgrade and Save Program $0 Program Area 3: Manufactured Housing Task 2: Best Practices and New Technology Demonstrate Program $10,000

18 EXHIBIT 1 Cont’d Alternative Fuels Program 4: Development of Integrated Biorefinery$50,000 Program 5: Organize a Farm Cooperative$14,000 Community Energy Systems Project 6: Assistance to the City of Greensboro Energy Efficiency Programs $20,000 Project 7: Assistance to the Greensboro Builders Association Green Building Program $10,000 Energy Education Project 8: Conduct Summer Camp$25,000 CERT Administration and Evaluation$26,000 Total Six Month Budget$200,000

19 EXHIBIT 2 Center for Energy Research and Technology: Program Area Budget 7/1/08 - 6/30/09 (12 months) Energy Efficient Buildings Program Area 1: Commercial Buildings Task 1: Energy Efficient Renovation Demonstration $50,000 Program Area 2: Institutional Buildings Task 1: Guilford County School Energy Management Demonstration $77,000 Program Area 3: Manufactured Housing Task 1: Upgrade and Save Program $91,000 Program Area 3: Manufactured Housing Task 2: Best Practices and New Technology Demonstrate Program $25,000

20 EXHIBIT 2 Cont’d Alternative Fuels Program 4: Development of Integrated Biorefinery$50,000 Program 5: Organize a Farm Cooperative$15,000 Community Energy Systems Project 6: Assistance to the City of Greensboro Energy Efficiency Programs $80,000 Project 7: Assistance to the Greensboro Builders Association Green Building Program $40,000 Energy Education Project 8: Conduct Summer Camp$25,000 CERT Administration and Evaluation$67,000 Total Twelve Month Budget$520,000

21 EXHIBIT 3 CERT WORKPLAN FOR LEGISLATED SUPPORT (January 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009) ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING PROGRAMS 1. Commercial Building Program: - Energy Efficient Renovation Demonstration 2. Institutional Building Program: - Guilford County School Energy Management Demonstration 3. Manufactured Housing: - Upgrade and Save Program - Best Practices and New Technology Demonstration Program

22 EXHIBIT 3 Cont’d ALTERNATIVE FUELS PROGRAMS 4. Development of Integrated Biorefinery 5.Organize a Farm Cooperative COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS 6. Assist with Development of Local Cool Cities Program 7.Assist Local Homebuilders to establish Green Building Program ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS 8. Conduct Summer Camp

23 Energy Efficient Building Programs (Program 1) - Tasks CERT proposes to assist ten commercial building owners to renovate their buildings to use energy more wisely in the following manner: CERT will identify the types of commercial buildings that represent the greatest opportunity to save energy and locally promote energy efficiency to other commercial operations.CERT will identify the types of commercial buildings that represent the greatest opportunity to save energy and locally promote energy efficiency to other commercial operations. CERT will work with the owners of these buildings to prepare a plan to achieve these energy savings in their facilities.CERT will work with the owners of these buildings to prepare a plan to achieve these energy savings in their facilities. CERT will monitor and document the design and implementation process of these construction and operation changes.CERT will monitor and document the design and implementation process of these construction and operation changes. CERT will measure and verify the energy savings from these changes.CERT will measure and verify the energy savings from these changes. CERT will work with the building owners and the City of Greensboro to publicize the results of these projects.CERT will work with the building owners and the City of Greensboro to publicize the results of these projects.

24 Energy Efficient Building Programs (Program 1) - Outcomes 6 Months CERT will work with one hotel and one restaurant to establish the baseline energy use of all schoolsCERT will work with one hotel and one restaurant to establish the baseline energy use of all schools CERT will work with the local restaurant association to identify eight other establishments to receive an energy auditCERT will work with the local restaurant association to identify eight other establishments to receive an energy audit 18 Months CERT will conduct energy audits on the 5 commercial buildingsCERT will conduct energy audits on the 5 commercial buildings CERT will encourage the owners to implement changes identified in auditsCERT will encourage the owners to implement changes identified in audits CERT will measure and verify energy savings in the 5 commercial buildingsCERT will measure and verify energy savings in the 5 commercial buildings CERT will estimate the overall energy use in all commercial buildings in Greensboro (GSO)CERT will estimate the overall energy use in all commercial buildings in Greensboro (GSO) CERT will conduct a workshop on energy efficiency and energy management best practices for commercial building owners in GSOCERT will conduct a workshop on energy efficiency and energy management best practices for commercial building owners in GSO

25 Energy Efficient Building Programs (Program 2) - Tasks CERT will compile and analyze a list of current energy use in existing schools. From this analysis we will identify which schools may be the best candidates for energy saving projects.CERT will compile and analyze a list of current energy use in existing schools. From this analysis we will identify which schools may be the best candidates for energy saving projects. CERT will work with the school staff and a consulting architectural engineering firm to identify energy savings opportunities in five schools.CERT will work with the school staff and a consulting architectural engineering firm to identify energy savings opportunities in five schools. Guilford County Schools will be asked to finance and carry out the implementation of the proposed energy saving measures in the five schools. CERT will monitor the construction process and the initial energy performance of the schools once the projects are complete.Guilford County Schools will be asked to finance and carry out the implementation of the proposed energy saving measures in the five schools. CERT will monitor the construction process and the initial energy performance of the schools once the projects are complete.

26 Energy Efficient Building Programs (Program 2) – Tasks Cont’d CERT will work with the Guilford County School staff to review the energy efficiency and energy conservation projects at the five schools. Having identified the opportunities and challenges associated with these projects, the team will establish a strategic plan to address the remaining existing schools and the future schools to be constructed.CERT will work with the Guilford County School staff to review the energy efficiency and energy conservation projects at the five schools. Having identified the opportunities and challenges associated with these projects, the team will establish a strategic plan to address the remaining existing schools and the future schools to be constructed. CERT will work with the Guilford County School staff to publicize these findings to the local community as means of educating the community on the process and benefits of saving energy. These results will also be documented and presented at appropriate professional organizations representing the design and construction industry and school boards and administrations.CERT will work with the Guilford County School staff to publicize these findings to the local community as means of educating the community on the process and benefits of saving energy. These results will also be documented and presented at appropriate professional organizations representing the design and construction industry and school boards and administrations.

27 Energy Efficient Building Programs (Program 2) - Outcomes 6 Months CERT will assist the Guilford County Schools to establish the baseline energy use of all schoolsCERT will assist the Guilford County Schools to establish the baseline energy use of all schools CERT will work with the Guilford County School staff to select 5 schools to receive an energy auditCERT will work with the Guilford County School staff to select 5 schools to receive an energy audit 18 Months CERT will work with GCS to conduct energy audits on the 5 schoolsCERT will work with GCS to conduct energy audits on the 5 schools CERT will encourage GCS to implement changes identified in auditsCERT will encourage GCS to implement changes identified in audits CERT will measure and verify energy savings in the 5 pilot schoolsCERT will measure and verify energy savings in the 5 pilot schools CERT will continue to measure overall energy use in all school buildingsCERT will continue to measure overall energy use in all school buildings CERT will encourage GCS to conduct audits on additional schoolsCERT will encourage GCS to conduct audits on additional schools

28 Energy Efficient Building Programs (Program 3) – Tasks Our objective is that Energy Star becomes the norm for all new HUD Code Manufactured houses in North Carolina. To accomplish this, CERT proposes to continue to participate in the Upgrade and Save Program with the following tasks: Encourage manufacturers and distributors to include Energy Star upgrades.Encourage manufacturers and distributors to include Energy Star upgrades. Develop a homeowner/community education component on energy conservation/efficiency.Develop a homeowner/community education component on energy conservation/efficiency. Provide $500 per home incentives to upgrade the manufactured homes.Provide $500 per home incentives to upgrade the manufactured homes.

29 Energy Efficient Building Programs (Program 3) – Tasks Cont’d CERT will demonstrate technologies that will continue to improve the energy efficiency of manufactured homes in the following way: Identify and evaluate additional technologies to include in the Upgrade and Save program.Identify and evaluate additional technologies to include in the Upgrade and Save program. Renovate the manufactured housing units on campus with candidate technologies.Renovate the manufactured housing units on campus with candidate technologies. Document the design and construction process for demonstration technologies.Document the design and construction process for demonstration technologies. Measure and verify energy savings for demonstration technologies.Measure and verify energy savings for demonstration technologies. Prepare case studies of results.Prepare case studies of results. Publicize results.Publicize results.

30 Alternative Fuels Programs (Programs 4&5) – Objectives We intend to realize our long-term goal by achieving the following main objectives: Recovery and purification of desired lipid components with defined specifications and acceptable stability from canola oil,Recovery and purification of desired lipid components with defined specifications and acceptable stability from canola oil, Development of heterogeneous catalysts and continuous processes for production of biodiesel from refined canola oil,Development of heterogeneous catalysts and continuous processes for production of biodiesel from refined canola oil, Recovery and purification of high-value proteins from canola cake for production of food and animal feed supplement, andRecovery and purification of high-value proteins from canola cake for production of food and animal feed supplement, and Development of anaerobic fermentation for production of bio-based value-added chemicals from glycerol, canola cake residue and waste water, andDevelopment of anaerobic fermentation for production of bio-based value-added chemicals from glycerol, canola cake residue and waste water, and Combined heat and power generation from the fermented solid residue.Combined heat and power generation from the fermented solid residue.

31 Alternative Fuels Programs (Programs 4&5) – Research Activities/Methods Our main research activities will include: Identification, characterization and isolation of high-value lipid-based phytochemicals from crude canola oil,Identification, characterization and isolation of high-value lipid-based phytochemicals from crude canola oil, Development of heterogeneous catalysts to replace the traditional alcohol-dissoluble alkali catalyst for production of biodiesel from refined canola oil in a continuous process, Development of heterogeneous catalysts to replace the traditional alcohol-dissoluble alkali catalyst for production of biodiesel from refined canola oil in a continuous process, Recovery and characterization of high-value proteins from the canola cake for production of food and feed supplement, Recovery and characterization of high-value proteins from the canola cake for production of food and feed supplement, Development of an anaerobic fermentation process for production of high-value alcohols and organic acids from glycerol, cake residue and waste water, andDevelopment of an anaerobic fermentation process for production of high-value alcohols and organic acids from glycerol, cake residue and waste water, and Combined heat and power supply from the fermented residue.Combined heat and power supply from the fermented residue.

32 Community Energy Programs (Program 6) – Tasks/Outcomes The City of Greensboro is in the process of starting two programs that will encourage energy efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gases.The City of Greensboro is in the process of starting two programs that will encourage energy efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gases. The City Council has adopted the US Mayors Agreement on Reducing Global Warming.The City Council has adopted the US Mayors Agreement on Reducing Global Warming. In addition, the City has received a grant from EPA to provide technical assistance to improve energy efficiency on a community wide basis.In addition, the City has received a grant from EPA to provide technical assistance to improve energy efficiency on a community wide basis. As part of the legislated outreach program, CERT proposes to provide assistance with these efforts including the following:As part of the legislated outreach program, CERT proposes to provide assistance with these efforts including the following:

33 Community Energy Programs (Program 6) – Tasks/Outcomes 6 Months CERT will take the lead on estimating the carbon dioxide production associated with the day-to-day activities in Greensboro.CERT will take the lead on estimating the carbon dioxide production associated with the day-to-day activities in Greensboro. This includes the energy use associated with the operation of buildings and vehicles in the city.This includes the energy use associated with the operation of buildings and vehicles in the city. This estimate can be extended to break out the energy use of the community by its different sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and transportation.This estimate can be extended to break out the energy use of the community by its different sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and transportation. This information can provide a baseline for all efforts that would follow. It would help to identify priority targets for attention. It is expected that City staff will do a similar baseline estimate of energy use and related pollution for city owned and managed facilities and vehicles.This information can provide a baseline for all efforts that would follow. It would help to identify priority targets for attention. It is expected that City staff will do a similar baseline estimate of energy use and related pollution for city owned and managed facilities and vehicles.

34 Community Energy Programs (Program 6) – Tasks/Outcomes 18 Months CERT will conduct three workshops for specific community groups associated with particular energy efficiency opportunities such as retail businesses, neighborhood organizations, etc. Part of these workshops will be facilitated discussions conducted by the Piedmont Community Design Forum for participants to identify the measures they wish to investigate and implement and to establish how they plan to implement these measures.CERT will conduct three workshops for specific community groups associated with particular energy efficiency opportunities such as retail businesses, neighborhood organizations, etc. Part of these workshops will be facilitated discussions conducted by the Piedmont Community Design Forum for participants to identify the measures they wish to investigate and implement and to establish how they plan to implement these measures. CERT will conduct demonstration energy audits on specific businesses that would be used for case studies to be publicized in the community for other like businesses. These will include measurement and documentation of current energy use, identifying the condition of building systems that relate to energy use, identifying energy conservation and renewable energy use opportunities and providing a preliminary estimate of the costs and benefits of adopting these measures.CERT will conduct demonstration energy audits on specific businesses that would be used for case studies to be publicized in the community for other like businesses. These will include measurement and documentation of current energy use, identifying the condition of building systems that relate to energy use, identifying energy conservation and renewable energy use opportunities and providing a preliminary estimate of the costs and benefits of adopting these measures.

35 Community Energy Programs (Program 6) – Tasks/Outcomes 18 Months (cont’d) CERT will work with the City and the local Cool Cities organization to provide technical support for other activities they intend to initiate.CERT will work with the City and the local Cool Cities organization to provide technical support for other activities they intend to initiate. CERT will record the process and results of all these efforts and publicize this project locally on TV and at meetings of community groups such as the Rotary, Kiwanis, neighborhood associations, etc.CERT will record the process and results of all these efforts and publicize this project locally on TV and at meetings of community groups such as the Rotary, Kiwanis, neighborhood associations, etc.

36 Community Energy Programs (Program 7) – Tasks/Outcomes The Greensboro Builders Association (GBA) has established a Green Building Council to assist its members to adopt Green Building Practices. This is based on current requests from local members and observation of nearby chapters that have recently established programs.The Greensboro Builders Association (GBA) has established a Green Building Council to assist its members to adopt Green Building Practices. This is based on current requests from local members and observation of nearby chapters that have recently established programs. CERT proposes to assist the Greensboro Builders Assoc. establish its Green Building Program. The program will include three components: Builder Education and Training, Certification and Marketing to Potential Homeowners. This work will be accomplished through a series of four tasks.CERT proposes to assist the Greensboro Builders Assoc. establish its Green Building Program. The program will include three components: Builder Education and Training, Certification and Marketing to Potential Homeowners. This work will be accomplished through a series of four tasks.

37 Community Energy Programs (Program 7) – Tasks/Outcomes 6 Months CERT will provide Green Building Education Programs for the GBA. This will include technical presentations on current Green Building best practices as well as builder roundtable discussions on how to overcome business obstacles in learning, managing and marketing Green Building homes.CERT will provide Green Building Education Programs for the GBA. This will include technical presentations on current Green Building best practices as well as builder roundtable discussions on how to overcome business obstacles in learning, managing and marketing Green Building homes. CERT will work with the GBA staff to establish how to review and document homes as part of a local certification program. This will include design review, energy use modeling, and site observations.CERT will work with the GBA staff to establish how to review and document homes as part of a local certification program. This will include design review, energy use modeling, and site observations.

38 Community Energy Programs (Program 7) – Tasks/Outcomes 18 Months CERT will document the construction and performance of houses built through the GBA Certification Program. This information will be summarized and presented to the public through Homebuilder programs such as the Parade of Homes, as well as other programs such as the Southern Ideal Home Show and presentations to neighborhood groups and social clubs such as the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs.CERT will document the construction and performance of houses built through the GBA Certification Program. This information will be summarized and presented to the public through Homebuilder programs such as the Parade of Homes, as well as other programs such as the Southern Ideal Home Show and presentations to neighborhood groups and social clubs such as the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. CERT will work with the GBA to coordinate these efforts with other local homebuilder chapters, the state chapter of the Homebuilders Association and other Green Homebuilder Programs across North Carolina.CERT will work with the GBA to coordinate these efforts with other local homebuilder chapters, the state chapter of the Homebuilders Association and other Green Homebuilder Programs across North Carolina.

39 Energy Education Programs (Program 8) – Objectives/Tasks For several years CERT has conducted a summer camp for middle school and high school students called the Energy Engineers Starter Program. This activity has had two purposes: The primary objective has been to familiarize youth about careers related to energy efficiency in buildings.The primary objective has been to familiarize youth about careers related to energy efficiency in buildings. The other goal is to make sure students have a good foundation to continue math and science studies.The other goal is to make sure students have a good foundation to continue math and science studies. CERT proposes to continue these activities in the following way: Market summer camp to local schoolsMarket summer camp to local schools Prepare curriculum for summer campPrepare curriculum for summer camp Conduct camps (2)Conduct camps (2) Document resultsDocument results

40 Energy Education Programs (Program 8) – Tasks/Outcomes 6 Months (January 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008) Prepare the calendar and get the information out through various schools, churches etc.Prepare the calendar and get the information out through various schools, churches etc. Prepare the lecture plans for the camp to be conducted before June 30, 2008Prepare the lecture plans for the camp to be conducted before June 30, 2008 Enroll at least 20 students from 7th and 8th grade studentsEnroll at least 20 students from 7th and 8th grade students Enroll at least 20 students from 9th through 11th grade studentsEnroll at least 20 students from 9th through 11th grade students Select the local teachers and make decisions about the industrial visitsSelect the local teachers and make decisions about the industrial visits Conduct one campConduct one camp Write the reportWrite the report

41 Energy Education Programs (Program 8) – Tasks/Outcomes 12 Months (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009) Contact the students who completed the camp and find out the number of students who are planning to enter college and pick up ‘ENERGY’ as the field of their studiesContact the students who completed the camp and find out the number of students who are planning to enter college and pick up ‘ENERGY’ as the field of their studies Contact the students and their parents to find if they have made any changes in their life style which has resulted in the reduction of their energy and water useContact the students and their parents to find if they have made any changes in their life style which has resulted in the reduction of their energy and water use Update the curriculum for next year’s campUpdate the curriculum for next year’s camp Follow the steps mentioned above in outcomes for January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008Follow the steps mentioned above in outcomes for January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008

42 US EPA Project Building Protection against Bioterrorism Main Objective/Tasks: Development of Educational Materials to train Building Professionals (Architects, Facility Managers, Engineers etc.) and Building Owners against the threat of Biochemical terrorist Attacks in BuildingsDevelopment of Educational Materials to train Building Professionals (Architects, Facility Managers, Engineers etc.) and Building Owners against the threat of Biochemical terrorist Attacks in Buildings

43 US Army CERL Project Conference on US Army Installation Energy Security and Independence Main Objective/Tasks: Document clear Army installation energy security and energy independence requirements,Document clear Army installation energy security and energy independence requirements, Identify key technical challenges, andIdentify key technical challenges, and Document a way forward to address these challenges.Document a way forward to address these challenges.

44 US DOE-NETL Projects Fabrication of Pd/Pd-Alloy Films by Surfactant Induced Electroless Plating for Hydrogen Separation from Advanced Coal Gasification Processes Main Objective/Tasks: Development of metal-ceramic and metal-metal thin film composite membrane for H 2 -separation in high- temperature applications.Development of metal-ceramic and metal-metal thin film composite membrane for H 2 -separation in high- temperature applications. Application of H 2 -selective composite membrane in membrane reactor configuration for production and recovery of hydrogen as chemical feedstock and fuel.Application of H 2 -selective composite membrane in membrane reactor configuration for production and recovery of hydrogen as chemical feedstock and fuel.

45 US DOE-NETL Projects Development of Pd-Ag Composite Membrane for Separation of Hydrogen at Elevated Temperature Main Objective/Tasks: Synthesis of novel CO-tolerant bi-metallic and tri-metallic electro-catalysts for PEM fuel cell membrane electrode assembliesSynthesis of novel CO-tolerant bi-metallic and tri-metallic electro-catalysts for PEM fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies

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