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Dr. Peter Ngene is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, within the Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science. His primary affiliation is with the Materials Chemistry and Catalysis research group. He conducts research in sustainable energy materials, focusing on hydrogen storage and solid-state battery technologies.
Dr. Ngene's research focuses on materials for energy storage and conversion, with particular expertise in:
- Nanoconfined complex hydrides for hydrogen storage
- Solid-state electrolytes for lithium and sodium batteries
- CO2 electroreduction catalysts
- Thermocatalytic ammonia processes
- Advanced characterization of ionic conductors
- Nanomaterials for sustainable energy applications
His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on solid-state ion conductors, particularly complex hydrides and their nanocomposites. The research spans fundamental studies of ion transport mechanisms to practical applications in batteries and hydrogen storage systems. A significant portion of his work investigates how nanoconfinement and interface engineering can enhance material properties for energy applications.
Dr. Ngene has been involved in collaborative research projects including "3D Model Catalysts for Renewable Fuels and Feedstocks," a European project funded by the European Research Council (project number ERC-2014-CoG 648991).
