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Computational Elektrochemistry

The further improvement of performance, durability and cost of fuel cells and batteries requires a detailed understanding of the fundamental physical, chemical, and fluid mechanical processes occurring within the cell. At the Computational Electrochemistry, multi-scale and multi-physics models as well as modern numerical simulation methods are developed and applied. Our particular expertise is in the area of microstructure-resolved simulations. The activities are dedicated to solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFC), as well as lithium-ion, post-lithium-ion, and post-lithium batteries.

The aim of the activities is to support the knowledge-based development of electrochemical energy technology at DLR. This happens with regard to two central aspects.

Model-based interpretation of experimental observations Through a detailed interpretation our understanding of the basic processes is driven forward.
Model-based optimization of design, performance and longevity Comprehensive simulation calculations support the technological development of fuel cells and batteries.

The activities are carried out in an interdisciplinary team and take place in close cooperation with the department's experimental departments.

Leitung der Abteilung Computergestützte Elektrochemie

Prof. Dr. Arnulf Latz
Abteilungsleitung Computergestützte Elektrochemie
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)
Helmholtz Institut Ulm (HIU) - Institut für Technische Thermodynamik, Computergestützte Elektrochemie
Ulm
Tel.: +49 7116862-637
Fax: +49 731 50-34011

Marion Wolf
Assistant Department Computational Electrochemistry
German Aerospace Center
Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics, Computational Electrochemistry
Ulm
Tel.: +49 711 6862-8255
Fax: +49 73150 34011

SOFC electrode and cell level

PEFC and DMFC electrode and cell level

Batteries

Helmholtz-Institute Ulm (HIU)

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