Sustainable and Clean Energy Research Group (SCERG)

Description
The SCERG group develops research in sustainable energy systems, with a focus on multi-energy systems for high-renewable penetration scenarios. Activities include the design of hybrid/electric vehicles and fleet optimal control strategies, development of small-scale biomass power systems based on pyrolysis and anaerobic digestion, and design of ultra-lean biomethane/biodiesel dual-fuel engines. The group also works on resilient energy solutions for developing countries through rural and urban case studies. SCERG integrates expertise on energy transition, sustainable mobility and decentralized energy technologies.

Members
Prof. Stefano Cordiner (Professor)
Prof. Vincenzo Mulone (Professor)
Prof. Lorenzo Bartolucci (Associate Professor)
Dr. Matteo Baldelli (Assistant Professor)

Keywords: Multi-energy systems; Sustainable mobility; Hybrid/electric vehicles; Biomass energy (pyrolysis & digestion); Dual-fuel ultra-lean engines; Resilient energy solutions

Main Publications:
Performance analysis and SOH (state of health) evaluation of lithium polymer batteries through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
Spent coffee enhanced biomethane potential via an integrated hydrothermal carbonization-anaerobic digestion process
Hybrid renewable energy systems for renewable integration in microgrids: Influence of sizing on performance

Highlights:

Participant in the CETP-funded project FlexBIT (Flexibility Exploitation for Residential, Tertiary, and Industrial Buildings) – website
Participant in the ERANET-funded project MESH4U (Multi Energy Storage Hub FOR reliable and commercial systems Utilization) – website
Participant in the PON-funded project AIRE (Advanced Integration for Renewable Energies)

Link:

SCERG – Sustainable and Clean Energy Research Group