Executive Summary : | The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC 2022) has highlighted the importance of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) in mitigating climate change. Policymakers are working to reduce Global Warming Gas (GWG) emissions, with renewable resources, energy-efficient machinery, and electric vehicles being key components. India, a major coal reservoir, could adopt an advanced Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) technology to meet international policies. A binary eutectic carbonate electrolyte will be prepared at NIT Warangal using Pro-cast precision tape casting equipment. sEM and TEM analysis will ensure the quality of the membrane. The research will focus on small capacity Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells with a clear objective of carbon capture and CO2 reuse. To scale up experimental results to high-end products, process simulator software like DWsIM, AsPEN, and ANsYs will be used. Due to the unavailability of prototype MCFCs and the unaffordable technology in India, a proactive proposal was submitted to the research community with a small budget of Rs 3869000/-. After successful preliminary investigations, an inter-disciplinary team will be formed to participate in the Department of science and Technology-Technology Development Program and involve industry as a beneficiary. In conclusion, the IPCC 2022 initiative aims to address growing energy requirements, CCU, and climate change issues through improved efficiency and innovative design approaches. |