UniTS Scientific Referee: prof. Rodolfo Taccani, Department of Engeneering and Architecture

CUP: J97G24000280002

Project coordinator: University of Trieste

Project partner: University of Udine

UniTS Granted Funding: 1.295.000 €

Abstract: The E4H2 (Efficiency for hydrogen) project concerns the development and enhancement of a research infrastructure distributed throughout the Region, consisting of four laboratories aimed at the evolution of techniques and solutions for improving energy efficiency in the green hydrogen chain. In particular, advanced laboratories will be developed for the experimental characterisation of electrolysers, fuel cells and cryogenic plants for the storage of liquid hydrogen. The proposed infrastructure, defined in collaboration with other research institutions in FVG, will immediately foster collaborative research by accelerating the process of technological innovation and thus increase the competitiveness of the regional system in the green hydrogen sector. 

UniTS Scientific Referee: prof. Rodolfo Taccani, Department of Engeneering and Architecture

CUP: J97G24000270002 

Project coordinator: AREA SCIENCE PARK

Project partners: University of Trieste, SISSA

UniTS Granted Funding: 440.000 €

Abstract: The H2SmartLab project aims to create an advanced research infrastructure on the production, storage and utilisation of green hydrogen, supported by an intelligent management system based on a Digital Twin. The infrastructure is composed of two nodes: H2 Integrated Lab, with two laboratories (APSU for the analysis of hydrogen production, storage and utilisation systems, and MFI for hydrogen supply chain measurements), and Hydor, which is functional for the calculation and development of the Digital Twin. The project falls under area d) of the call, aimed at improving the resilience and reliability of intelligent hydrogen-based infrastructures. Also responding to ecological transition objectives, H2SmartLab exploits interoperability with existing energy networks, aiming at innovation and sustainability. The integration of the two nodes makes it possible to simulate and optimise processes, ensuring high performance and reduced operating costs. 

UniTS Scientific Referee: prof. Lorenzo Bonini, Department of Mathematics, Informatics and Geosciences

CUP: J93C24001980002

Project coordinator: National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics – OGS

Project partners: University of Trieste, University of Udine

UniTS Granted Funding: 620.600 €

Abstract: The Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia is playing a key role in Italy in launching the first transnational hydrogen valley in Europe as part of the flagship project North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley. To complement this initiative, the OGS and the Universities of Trieste and Udine are proposing the innovative FUSE project, which will create the first integrated experimental infrastructure to identify and model potential underground hydrogen storage sites (UHS) and natural white hydrogen reservoirs. The UHS will be crucial for decarbonising energy systems and improving European energy security. FUSE will use advanced instrumentation to characterise rocks and the dynamic behaviour of hydrogen underground, contributing to basic research, exploration and application development of underground storage technologies, supporting the energy transition and the enhancement of the hydrogen economy.  

UniTS Scientific Referee: prof. Alessandro Baraldi, Department of Physics

CUP: J93C25000340002  

Project coordinator: University of Udine

Project partner: University of Trieste

UniTS Granted Funding: 1.150.000 €

Abstract: The project involves the establishment of an experimental laboratory infrastructure that will serve as a regional hub for the productive and research system, as well as for companies interested in investing in research and collaborations within the decarbonization supply chain (mainly focused on energy-intensive and "hard-to-abate" manufacturing sectors) and hydrogen, based on a shared laboratory model (open lab). The initiative is based on the expertise of numerous research groups from Udine and Trieste universities in the experimental fields of chemistry, physics, and materials engineering, related to the synthesis and development of materials and processes for the production, storage/transport, and use of hydrogen. The project idea includes the acquisition and implementation of instrumentation and material testing park (to complement the existing one), distributed across the two universities and preferentially accessible to local businesses and the SIS FVG system. 

UniTS Scientific Referee: prof. Paolo Fornasiero

Department Scientific Referees:

prof. Rodolfo Taccani, Department of Engeneering and Architecture 

prof. Lorenzo Bonini, Department of Mathematics, Informatics and Geosciences

prof. Alessandro Baraldi, Department of Physics

dr. Federico Franco, Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

CUP: D27G25000250001   

Single Project Partner: University of Trieste

Granted Funding: 1.485.000 €

Abstract: The project aims at consolidating the investments made with the Infrastructure Call as well as at enhancing the skills and knowledge available in the area within the network of organisations contributing to the development of new technologies in the renewable hydrogen supply chain.