Master thesis

In the Clean Circles project, the potential and implementation of iron as a sustainable energy carrier are being investigated. Fluidized beds have proven to be a promising reactor concept in this context. The aim of the work is to develop one-dimensional models that enable predictive forecasts, support upscaling, and can be integrated into comprehensive process models.

Bachelor's Thesis/Master's Thesis

In this thesis, thermodynamic models are developed to evaluate and optimize alternative heat integration concepts for iron-based hydrogen storage. The focus is on efficient recovery and integration of process heat to generate both energy and cost advantages. Finally, promising concepts are sized and economically assessed, leading to concrete recommendations.

Master's thesis

This master's thesis investigates the integration of metallic energy carriers into large-scale energy systems. Metallic energy carriers are first implemented in the open-source framework PyPSA (Python for Power System Analysis). Subsequently, their role and potential in future multimodal energy systems are analyzed.

Metals such as iron and aluminium offer a promising opportunity for the CO₂-neutral provision of high-temperature heat and hydrogen. Their high energy density, transportability and regenerability make them an innovative alternative for the energy transition. Your task: Analyse market and competitive structures, identify opportunities and develop viable business models to unlock the full potential of metallic energy carriers. Make an active contribution to shaping a sustainable energy future!

How LIBS makes the composition of iron particles visible

The atomic composition of the surface of single particles during thermochemical oxidation is supposed to be analyzed non-intrusively and in situ by means of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). This allows the energy release of the particles to be tracked during the process. Simultaneously to LIBS, the measurement technique Diffuse Backlight Illumination (DBI) is used to investigate the laser-particle interaction and to determine the hit quality and individual hits.

Design of a Fluidized Bed Test Rig for the Investigation of Metal-Fuel Cycles

The Institute of Energy Systems and Technology has advertised a Master's thesis on Clean Circles and iron as a renewable energy source.

Design of a Fluidized Bed Test Rig for the Investigation of Metal-Fuel Cycles

The Institute of Energy Systems and Technology has advertised a Master's thesis on Clean Circles and iron as a renewable energy source.

TU Darmstadt and project Clean Circles host second international conference on metals as renewable energy carriers

From November 13–15, 160 international researchers, industry leaders, and innovators converged in Darmstadt to explore one of the most promising green energy solutions: metals as renewable energy carriers. Hosted by TU Darmstadt in partnership with Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and TU Eindhoven, the 2nd Conference on the Metal-enabled Cycle of Renewable Energy (MeCRE) showcased groundbreaking research and industry advances in harnessing the energy-storing power of iron and aluminum.

Collaborative research centres organise joint gender equality event

What was life like for the three outstanding female researchers Marie Curie, Lise Meitner and Hedy Lamarr in a male-dominated world at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century? What open rejection and doubt did they face and how did they manage to stand up to it? Answers were provided by a play performed on 30 October 2024 at the Technical University of Darmstadt.

Research idea Metal-to-H2 and Heat awarded in two areas

The research idea MetalH2eat (short for Metal-to-H2 and Heat) has won two prizes in the TU Ideenwettberb (TU Darmstadt Idea Contest): first place in the Scientists category and the Merck Sustainability Prize. The award ceremony took place on 26 September at the TU Darmstadt's InnoDay 2024.