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8/12/2025 to 11/12/2025 -Singapore Scientific Conference 2025 | Singapore

Prof. Elisabetta Comini was invited as a keynote speaker at the Singapore Scientific Conference 2025, held at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Within the framework of the conference theme, "Forging a Sustainable Future Through Science & Technology", she delivered an Invited Lecture titled "Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Bridging Energy and Environment for a Sustainable Future". You can find additional information at the following link: https://singaporesciconf.org/energy/ .

The presentation focused on the pivotal role of SOFC technology as a bridge between energy production and environmental protection, addressing current challenges and future perspectives for a greener energy landscape.

13/08/2025 to 21/08/2025 - Academic Visit to NUS and NTU, Singapore

In August 2025, Prof. Dario Zappa and Prof. Elisabetta Comini conducted a rewarding institutional visit to our partner universities in Singapore, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). This trip was a wonderful opportunity to strengthen the long-standing collaboration between our research groups and these world-leading institutions. During the visit, they engaged in productive meetings to discuss the future of our joint projects on hydrogen technology and energy materials. It was inspiring to exchange ideas in such a dynamic environment, focusing on how our shared expertise can accelerate the development of sustainable energy solutions. These face-to-face discussions are essential for fostering innovation and planning the next steps of our bilateral research. We are excited about the new perspectives gained and the continued synergy with our Singaporean colleagues, which remains a cornerstone of our international academic network.

13/07/2025 to 18/07/2025 - SOFC-XIX Stockholm, Sweden

It was a pleasure to attend the 19th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells in Stockholm, where we shared our work titled "Synthesis, Characterization and Performances of SOFC with Nanostructured NiO-GDC Anodes." Prof. Elisabetta Comini gave an oral presentation on how we use the Vapor-Liquid-Solid (VLS) mechanism to grow specialized NiO-GDC nanowires. By focusing on nanostructuring, we were able to expand the "Triple Phase Boundary" (TPB)—essentially creating more active space for energy-producing reactions to happen. We combined advanced synthesis with Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) to show that these nanostructures significantly lower resistance and boost overall cell efficiency.

You can find additional informatin at the following link: https://ecs.confex.com/ecs/sofc2025/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/206477

7/07/205 to 11/07/2025 - FISMAT 2025 (Italian Conference on Condensed Matter Physics) | Venice

A poster presentation titled "Nanostructured NiO-GDC Anodes for Improving Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performances" was given during the poster session at FISMAT 2025 (Italian Conference on Condensed Matter Physics) in Venice, Italy. The work attracted significant interest from the scientific community, leading to engaging discussions with numerous researchers and experts in the field of energy materials.

You can find the calendar of the conference at the following link: https://eventi.cnism.it/fismat2025/submission/calendar.html.

14/04/2025 - Clean Energy Together

The bilateral workshop focused on hydrogen technology collaboration between Italy and Singapore. During the event:

Prof. Elisabetta Comini (University of Brescia) gave an invited talk on the Italian Hydrogen Strategy.
Prof. Pooi See Lee (Nanyang Technological University) presented the Bilateral project: Thin-film solid oxide fuel cell, highlighting the ongoing research synergy between the two institutions.

The event took place at the Embassy of Italy in Singapore and was dedicated to fostering international cooperation in clean energy and hydrogen-based systems.

You can find additional information at the following link: https://www.ansa.it/english/news/news_from_embassies/2025/04/14/singapore-innovative-developments-in-hydrogen-technologies_31f6f1e1-86cb-4f17-aa6b-7629b17e409c.html.

5/12/2024 - Nanostructured NiO-GDC Anodes for SOFCs at 2024 MRS Fall Meeting

On December 5, 2024, our group presented our groundbreaking research on enhancing SOFCs with nanostructured NiO-GDC anodes at the "2024 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit." The session highlighted the promising results of our work, which aim to significantly improve the energy efficiency of SOFCs. This breakthrough marks a key advancement in fuel cell technology, opening up new possibilities for more sustainable and efficient energy solutions in the future.

You can find additional information at the following link:

https://www.mrs.org/meetings-events/annual-meetings/2024-mrs-fall-meeting/symposium-sessions/presentations/view/2024-fall-meeting/2024-fall-meeting-4180285

27/09/2024 - Notte dei Ricercatori 2024

The ITA - SIN bilateral project was featured at the "Notte dei Ricercatori 2024" event, where it was presented to a wider and more diverse audience. The project stand was set up at the Mo.Ca Museum in Brescia, Italy, providing an excellent opportunity to showcase the project's results in an interactive and engaging way. This event served as a platform to bridge the gap between scientific research and the general public, allowing visitors to learn about the collaboration between Italy and South Korea in advancing innovative technologies.

For more detailed information (in Italian), you can explore the following links:

23/09/2024 - Prof. Daniel HC Chua's Talk at UniBS

We were thrilled to host Prof. Daniel HC Chua for an insightful talk on "Modifying Multifunctional Carbon-Composite Materials for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Applications" at UNIBS. Professor Chua discussed the innovative work being done in the realm of carbon-based materials and their application in hydrogen fuel cells.

05/09/2024 - Online Project Meeting

The collaboration between the bilateral project partners was further strengthened during the online meeting. This session provided a valuable opportunity to review the project's progress, exchange ideas and suggestions, and discuss the plan for future work.

03/07/2024 to 05/07/2024 - Presentation at EFCF 2024

We participated in the 16th European SOFC & SOE Forum 2024 in Lucerne, Switzerland, from July 3-5, 2024, where our team of researchers presented their latest work with a poster titled "Synthesis and Characterization of NiO-GDC Nanowires for High-Performance Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Anodes." This presentation showcased innovative approaches to improving SOFC anode performance through advanced nanowire technology.

You can find additional information at the following link:

https://www.efcf.com/2024

29/03/2024 - Online Project Meeting

14/12/2023 - MRM2023/IUMRS-ICA 2023

Prof. Elisabetta Comini attended MRM2023/IUMRS-ICA2023 Conference in Kyoto, Japan, giving an invited Oral presentation titled "Nanostructures and heterostructure as building block for chemical sensing devices and solid oxides fuel cells". Please see the link:

08/12/2023 - Project Meeting

Prof. Elisabetta Comini met Prof. Pooi See Lee and Prof. Daniel Chua in Singapore. It was the opporunity to make the point on the Bilateral Project.

Moreover, Prof. Elisabetta Comini met Mr. Nicola Bianchi, Diplomatic Counsellor Science & Technology relationships with Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia at Embassy of Italy in Singapore.

29/09/2023 - Notte dei Ricercatori 2023

The Italian-Singapore bilateral project has been shown at the "Notte dei Ricercatori 2023" event, to disseminate project results to a more broad and general audience.

You may find some information (in Italian) at the following links:

15/09/2023 - Kick-Off Meeting

The Kick-Off meeting of the project was hold via Microsoft Teams on September 15th 2023, so now the project is officially started!

Good luck to all Partners and researchers involved!

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