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Reports and studies warning of potential future tensions in raw material markets essential for the low-carbon and digital transition have multiplied in recent years.
Economics and HSSEconomics & Technology IntelligenceRueil-Malmaison
In the pursuit of energy transition, optimizing catalytic processes is essential for the efficient and sustainable conversion of raw materials into biofuels. At the heart of this optimization lies a deep understanding of atomic-level reaction mechanisms.
MathematicsDigital Science and TechnologyRueil-Malmaison
IFP Energies Nouvelles is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to participate in a cutting-edge research project focused on the development of a new hybrid combustion model for gas turbines.
Physical Sciences and Physico-chemistryDigital Science and TechnologyRueil-Malmaison
In the face of current environmental challenges, the shift towards more sustainable mobility is a key focus. European governments have outlined a roadmap to promote the adoption of public transportation, integrate new energy sources and reduce the reliance on single-occupancy car use, also known as “car-solo”.
Génie Électrique, Électronique, Ingénierie informationnelleSciences et technologies du numériqueRueil-Malmaison
Wind energy demands significant space, leading to the grouping of wind turbines into farms with an increasing number of turbines. A drawback of densely packed wind farms is the aerodynamic interference between turbines, causing wake losses.
Thermal runaway (TR) is a major challenge in the development and safety of Li-ion batteries, especially for electric vehicles. When a cell experiences TR, it releases heat rapidly, posing risks of explosion and propagation to adjacent cells.
Physical Sciences and Physico-chemistryMobility and SystemsRueil-Malmaison
Transport electrification is a major theme in the energy transition. It involves the use of electric technologies in various modes of transportation, such as cars, buses, bicycles, and others. Permanent magnet synchronous machines are often used in this type of application due to their compact design and high efficiency.
Electrical, Electronic and Information EngineeringMobility and SystemsRueil-Malmaison
The design of innovative materials is a prerequisite for the successful development of future thermochemical processes such as high-temperature heat storage and green hydrogen production. Oxygen carriers are a family of materials used in such applications to absorb and release oxygen cyclically while delivering and storing heat respectively.
A detailed understanding of Neolithic ceramics plays a crucial role for archaeologists, providing insights into ancient manufacturing techniques and shedding light on social connections and ancient human movements.
Computer and Information ScienceDigital Science and TechnologyRueil-Malmaison
The impact of climate change and human activities on the water resource evolution is today a major concern for our societies. Managing karst aquifers requires an in-depth understanding of hydrodynamic flows, considering the heterogeneity of the geological reservoir.
Earth and Environmental ScienceEarth Sciences and Environmental TechnologiesRueil-Malmaison
Because of their very low polarity, carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds are particularly difficult to activate. However, their ubiquity in organic molecules makes their activation and functionalization particularly interesting.
Chemical SciencesCatalysis, Biocatalysis and SeparationLyon