E.ON International Call for Research Grant Proposals 2008:
Application of Nanotechnology in the Energy Business
The aim of this call is to support research focused on novel, more powerful and cost-effective uses of nanotechnology in the field of energy production, conversion, storage and use.
Therefore the E.ON International Research Initiative is awarding approximately EUR6 million in grants for applied nanotechnology research for the energy business world-wide.
We will consider projects across a broad spectrum of applied nanotechnology research in the energy business, including but not limited to:
Therefore the E.ON International Research Initiative is awarding approximately EUR6 million in grants for applied nanotechnology research for the energy business world-wide.
We will consider projects across a broad spectrum of applied nanotechnology research in the energy business, including but not limited to:
- Efficiency improvements for renewable energy technologies
- Further developments in Carbon Capture and Storage
- Power lines capable of carrying significantly greater loads
- Hydrogen and natural gas storage
- Efficient, large-scale electricity storage solutions
- End-use efficiency improvements
- Micro fuel cells for portable power applications
- Advancements in the transport sector e.g. Electric Vehicles
- Overall impact of nanotechnology on the energy business
The application deadline has already expired. Currently all project ideas received are being screened and evaluated.
The results are scheduled to be released in fall 2008.