The European Ceramic Society
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Spain
Electrochemical Applications of Materials
The group research involves the synthesis, processing and characterisation of electroactive ceramic materials and components for energy, environmental and medical applications.
Director : Glenn Mather
Email : mather@icv.csic.es
Phone : +34 917355840
Address : Institute of Ceramics and Glass, CSIC, Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
Website : http://www.icv.csic.es/
Research topics :
- Name: Ionic and electronic conducting ceramics for clean energy applications.
Preparation and characterisation of electroactive components for solid oxide fuel cells,
electrolysers and membrane reactor with a special focus of proton-conducting ceramics.
Contact name : Glenn Mather
Tel : +34 917355840
Email: mather@icv.csic.es - Name: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC).
Preparation and characterisation of catalysts, hybrid membranes and membrane electrode
assemblies for high-temperature PEMFCs.
Contact name : Eva Chinarro
Tel : +34 917355840
Email: martin@icv.csic.es - Name: Bioactive materials for the adherence, survival and growth of neurons.
Synthesis of materials by sol-gel and combustion followed by structural, morphological
and electrochemical characterisation.
Contact name : Eva Chinarro
Tel : +34 917355840
Email: martin@icv.csic.es
Exceptional facilities :
Proton transport number measurement (emf method); Hydrogen permeation; Faradaic Efficiency
Financial support programmes :
- European funding:
- Regional fundings: CAM (Spain)
- National fundings : MINECO (Spain), CSIC (Spain)
Latest news
Next Deadline to apply to the JECS Trust for Mobility projects is 28th February 2026!
Please note that the decisions of the JECS Trust board will not be known before mid-April 2026. Activities submitted for the deadline of 28th February 2026 for support from the JECS Trust should then not begin before Mid-May 2026.
Obituary - Professor Athena Tsetsekou
The Greek Scientific Community mourns the loss of our dear colleague Professor Athena Tsetsekou (64), Professor at the National Technical University of Athens, at the School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, and President of the Hellenic Ceramic Society.
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