Thesis

2024

Tailoring nanocatalysts and reaction interfaces for water- and CO2-electrolysis

T. H. M. Pham / A. Züttel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2024. 

Green hydrogen production using Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 bioanode and cuprous oxide-based photocathode

M. Morgante / K. Sivula; F. Fischer (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2024. 

Spinel Protective Coatings for Solid Oxide Cell (SOC) Interconnects (ICs)

S. Daviran / J. Van Herle; P. Bowen (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2024. 

Modeling, design and economics of PEC devices

A. D. M. Cattry / S. Haussener (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2024. 

Design and assessment of an evaporating water-cooled methanation reactor for a SOE-based power-to-methane system

P. Aubin / J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2024. 

Electrochemical devices and computer science: water/thermal management of proton exchange membrane fuel cells and electrolyzers in different scales

H. Pourrahmani / J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2024. 

2023

Decision support methodology for waste-to-value process integration

R. Amorim Leandro De Castro Amoedo / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2023. 

Decision support for the design of integrated biorefineries

J. Granacher / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2023. 

Transparent structured conductive coating for applications in smart windows

J. J. A. Fleury / J-L. Scartezzini; A. Schueler (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2023. 

Investigation of Biomass Hydrothermal Conversion Products by HRMS

D. Salionov / C. Ludwig; S. Bjelic (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2023. 

High-speed turbocompressors for natural fluid heat-pumps: from integrated design to digital-twin

L. E. Olmedo Ocampo / J. A. Schiffmann (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2023. 

Using Complex Hydrides for Hydrogen Storage and Direct Borohydride Fuel Cells for Electricity Production

Y. Ko / A. Züttel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2023. 

2022

Towards a negative-emission society

X. Li / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

Flexibilisation of Biogas-Based Power-to-Gas Processes: A Techno-Economic and Experimental Assessment

A. Gantenbein / O. Kröcher; T. J. Schildhauer (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

Enabling renewable Europe through optimal design and operation

A. Santecchia / F. Maréchal; I. D. Kantor (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

Design guidelines for next-generation sodium-nickel-chloride batteries

D. A. Landmann / S. Haussener; C. Battaglia (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

Regionalized Life Cycle Assessment of Food and Energy Systems

X. Liao / F. Maréchal; M. D. Margni (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

2021

Fundamental study on microlayer dynamics in nucleate boiling

L. Bures / A. Pautz; Y. Sato (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

Integrating non-visual effects of light in the automated daylight-responsive control of blinds and electric lighting

M. Benedetti / J-L. Scartezzini; M. Münch (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

Experimental investigation and analysis of sequential jet impingement concepts for enhanced turbine cooling

M. Gaffuri / J. A. Schiffmann; P. Ott (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

District heating and cooling systems to integrate renewable energy in urban areas

F. Belfiore / F. Maréchal; J. Page (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

Effects of impurities and local behavior characterization using active thermography on solid oxide electrolysis cells

G. Jeanmonod / J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

2020

Small-scale organic Rankine cycle turbo-generator for waste heat recovery on truck engine

K. Rosset / J. A. Schiffmann (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2020. 

Advanced analytical electron microscopy applied to Solid Oxide Cell materials and their degradation

S. F. J. Poitel / C. Hébert; J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2020. 

Numerical and experimental investigations on non-contacting seals for small-scale applications

S. Katuwal Chhetri / J. A. Schiffmann (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2020. 

Aqueous Redox Flow Batteries Enhanced by Solid Boosters

E. Zanzola / H. Girault (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2020. 

2019

Preparation of high-conductivity, high-capacity phase change media capsules with enhanced thermos-chemical stability in thermal energy storage applications

S. R. Binder / S. Haussener; L. Weber (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Methodology for the identification of promising integrated biorefineries

A. D. Celebi / F. Maréchal; A. Viana Ensinas (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Material and mesostructural design guidelines for high performing photoelectrodes

Y. K. Gaudy / S. Haussener (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Mitigation of tip leakage induced phenomena in a low Reynolds number centrifugal compressor via blade loading distribution

M. Diehl / J. A. Schiffmann (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Real-Time Optimization of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems

T. de Avila Ferreira / D. Bonvin; T. Faulwasser (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Model-based sizing of building energy systems with renewable sources

P. M. Stadler / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Model based forecasting for demand response strategies

L. Nespoli / F. Maréchal; A. E. Rizzoli (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Long-term evolution of solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cell 3-D microstructure

G. Rinaldi / J. Van Herle; A. Nakajo (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Integrated Design, Optimization, and Experimental Realization of a Steam-Driven Micro Recirculation Fan for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems

P. H. Wagner / J. A. Schiffmann; J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Analysis of High Temperature Degradation of Alloys in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

M. Bianco / J. Van Herle; S. Diethelm (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Production and characterization of stabilized lignin

M. Talebi Amiri / J. Luterbacher (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

2018

Computational methods for multi-criteria decision support in urban planning

N. C. Schüler / F. Maréchal; J. Page (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Reversible Segregation of Nickel from Perovskite-type Oxides – Applications in Energy Processes

P. S. Steiger / O. Kröcher; D. Ferri (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Scenario modelling and optimisation of renewable energy integration for the energy transition

V. Codina Gironès / F. Maréchal; F. Vuille (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Integration of solar energy with industrial processes

A. S. Wallerand / F. Maréchal; S. Haussener (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Improved thermo-mechanical reliability of anode-supported solid oxide fuel cells

F. Greco / J. Van Herle; A. Nakajo (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Identification of Solid Oxide Cell Elementary Processes by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

P. Caliandro / J. Van Herle; S. Diethelm (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Modeling and experimental demonstration of an integrated photoelectrochemical hydrogen generator working under concentrated irradiation

S. Y. Tembhurne / S. Haussener (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

2017

Integrated Daylighting and Artificial Lighting Control based on High Dynamic Range Vision Sensors

A. Motamed / J-L. Scartezzini (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2017. 

Nanoionics Phenomena and Devices with Oxide Thin Films

M. Hadad / P. Muralt (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2017. 

Model Predictive Control Strategies for Polygeneration systems and microgrids

R. P. Menon / F. Maréchal; M. Paolone (Dir.)  

EPFL, 2017. 

Power-System State Estimation based on PMUs

L. Zanni / S-R. Cherkaoui; M. Paolone (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2017. 

Analysis and Removal of Product Gas Contaminants Present in Gasification Processes

S. P. Edinger / C. Ludwig; A. Testino (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2017. 

2016

Advanced Control of Active Distribution Networks Integrating Dispersed Energy Storage Systems

M. Bahramipanah / S-R. Cherkaoui; M. Paolone (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2016. 

Investigations into the Effects of Biofuel Contaminants on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

H. Madi / J. Van Herle; C. Ludwig (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2016. 

Towards large-scale commercialization of fuel cells

T. M. Cornu / J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2016. 

Potential of refrigerant based district heating and cooling networks

S. Henchoz / F. Maréchal; D. Favrat (Dir.)  

EPFL, 2016. 

2015

Experimental investigation of electrical domestic heat pumps equipped with a twin-stage oil-free radial compressor

J-B. Carré / D. Favrat (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2015. 

Urban Energy System Design from the Heat Perspective using mathematical Programming including thermal Storage

J. M. F. Rager / F. Maréchal (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2015. 

Methane Production from Microalgae via Continuous Catalytic Supercritical Water Gasification: Development of Catalysts and Sulfur Removal Techniques

G. Peng / C. Ludwig; F. Vogel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2015. 

2014

In situ TEM study of reduction and reoxidation of NiO/ceramic composites

Q. Jeangros / J. Van Herle; A. Hessler-Wyser (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2014. 

2012

Chromium Poisoning

J. A. Schuler / J. Van herle; A. Hessler-Wyser (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2012. 

Micro-tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells with Nickelate Cathode-support

H. Lübbe / H. Hofmann; J. Van herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2012. 

2011

Approaches on the Thermal Management and Parameter Estimation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and their Systems

L. Tsikonis / D. Favrat; J. Van herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2011. 

Modelling-Assisted Investigation of Degradation Phenomena in LSM-based SOFC Composite Cathodes

P. Tanasini / C. Comninellis; J. Van herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2011. 

Thermomechanical and Electrochemical Degradation in Anode-Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stacks

A. Nakajo / D. Favrat; J. Van herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2011. 

RedOx Stability of Anode Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

A. Faes / J. Van herle; A. Hessler-Wyser (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2011. 

2009

Experimental and modeling investigations on local performance and local degradation in solid oxide fuel cells

Z. Wuillemin / D. Favrat; J. Van herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2009. 

2008

Small scale SOFC systems

N. Autissier / D. Favrat; J. Van herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2008. 

2006

An analytical, control-oriented state space model for a PEM fuel cell system

F. Grasser / A. Rufer (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2006. 

2005

Solid oxide fuel cell stack simulation and optimization, including experimental validation and transient behavior

D. Larrain / D. Favrat; J. Van herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2005. 

2001

Electrolytes minces sur supports anode dans les piles à combustible SOFC

R. Ihringer / M. Grätzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2001. 

1993

Oxygen reduction reaction mechanisms at solid oxide fuel cell cathodes

J. Van herle / M. Grätzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1993.