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Simulation of black carbon and hydrogen production from CH4 pyrolysis

Hydrogen production recently became of major interest thanks to the global decarbonation effort lead by transport and energy industries. Methane pyrolysis is a new process competing with the more conventional electrolysis technology. Its main advantages are its lower energy cost and the potential use of its black carbon byproduct.

Mechanical Engineering Digital Science and Technology Rueil-Malmaison
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Molecular modeling of polymer-electrolyte interfaces in hybrid-solid battery applications

Lithium-ion batteries are today the most interesting solution to answer the ever-increasing demand for electrochemical energy storage devices. The two main requirements for such systems are a higher gravimetric capacity and an increased safety, both can be solved using a solid electrolyte instead of the liquid ones in the current technology.

Physical Sciences and Physico-chemistry Applied Physico-chemistry and Mechanics Rueil-Malmaison
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Modelling of dendrites initiation in lithium metal solid-state battery cells

All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) represent a major step forward in the energy transition, with a particularly promising impact in the transport and mobility sector. ASSBs offer increased efficiency and a solution to current challenges in terms of energy density and safety.

Physical Sciences and Physico-chemistry Applied Physico-chemistry and Mechanics Rueil-Malmaison
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Graded damage approach for modelling of fractured regions in subsurface

Applications are invited for a full-time PhD position to work within the “Digital Earth” project of PEPR (Programmes et équipements prioritaires de recherche) exploratoire « Sous-sol – Bien Commun » , which brings together Universities and Research Centres with the end goal of improving current knowledge of the physics of coupled phenomena in th

Earth and Environmental Science Earth Sciences and Environmental Technologies Rueil-Malmaison
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Optimizing 2G biorefineries production using synthetic consortia

Through various research programs, IFP Energies nouvelles is now strongly involved in the development of bioprocesses for biofuels and bio-based chemical intermediates. The overwhelming majority of bio-based fermentation products are obtained today through a microbial monoculture approach.

Biosciences and Biotechnologies Catalysis, Biocatalysis and Separation Rueil-Malmaison
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Impacts des environnements multifonctionnels sur l’oxydation en phase liquide des fluides techniques biosourcés

Aujourd’hui le quart de la consommation en énergie est en lien avec l’usage de fluides techniques de type lubrifiant. Cela s’applique à de multiples secteurs allant de la production d’énergie à la mobilité (véhicules hybrides ou électriques, moteurs thermiques décarbonés).

Sciences Chimiques Mobilité et systèmes Rueil-Malmaison