James Carton
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Dr James Carton is Assistant Professor in Sustainable Energy in Dublin City University, Ireland. Dr Carton’s research focus is energy sustainability & green Hydrogen deployment through techno-economic modelling, Power-to-X and renewable energy storage research.
Dr Carton is founder of Hydrogen Ireland Association, academic advisor to Hydrogen Mobility Ireland & hydrogen expert to the United Nations-ECE.
Dr Carton is Principal Lead of "HyLight" a 25 industry partner & government of Ireland SFI funded project with the Irish Marine Renewable energy institute to investigate the role of hydrogen to support decarbonisation on the island of Ireland.
Dr Carton has also been awarded EU project funding for "HySkills" to inform and up-skill technicians and first responders about hydrogen technology to allow our workforce and economy to take advantage of the opportunities Ireland has to develop cleaner, greener technologies in the fight against climate change.
Peer Reviewed Journal
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Habour, R.M.; Carton, J.G. (2024) 'Electricity system optimisation based on python model for renewable electricity generation portfolio'. ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT-X, 24 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2024 | Bahramyan, M.; Mousavian, R.T.; Perumal, G.; Griffin, G.R.; Rohmat Aji Pradana, Y.; Carton, J.G.; Browne, D.J.; Brabazon, D. (2024) 'Design of novel high entropy alloys based on the end-of-life recycling rate and element lifetime for cryogenic applications'. Materials and Design, 246 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2024 | Agarwal, N.; Gallagher, K.A.; Keaveny, S.; Carton, J.G.; Brabazon, D.; Obeidi, M.A. (2024) 'Influence of processing parameters on the corrosion resistance of additively manufactured nitinol parts for biomedical applications'. Results in Materials, 21 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2023 | Gholamian, E.; Mehr, A.S.; Yari, M.; Carton, J.G. (2023) 'Dynamic simulation and techno-economic assessment of hydrogen utilization in dual fuel (Hydrogen/biogas) micro gas turbine systems for a wastewater treatment plant'. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 169 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2023 | Martins, K.; Carton, J.G. (2023) 'Prospective roles for green hydrogen as part of Ireland's decarbonisation strategy'. RESULTS IN ENGINEERING, 18 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2023 | Rusmanis, D.; Yang, Y.; Long, A.; Gray, N.; Martins, K.C.; Ó Loideáin, S.Ó.; Lin, R.; Kang, X.; Cusack, D.Ó.; Carton, J.G.; Monaghan, R.; Murphy, J.D.; Wall, D.M. (2023) 'Electrofuels in a circular economy: A systems approach towards net zero'. Energy Conversion and Management, 292 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2023 | Javaherian, A.; Yari, M.; Gholamian, E.; Carton, J.G.; Mehr, A.S. (2023) 'Proposal and comprehensive analysis of power and green hydrogen production using a novel integration of flame-assisted fuel cell system and Vanadium-Chlorine cycle: An application of multi-objective optimization'. Energy Conversion and Management, 277 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2022 | Laguipo, J.; Forde, C.; Carton, J.G. (2022) 'Enabling the scale up of green hydrogen in Ireland by decarbonising the haulage sector'. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2021 | Bahramyan, Mehran; Mousavian, Reza Taherzadeh; Carton, James G.; Brabazon, Dermot (2021) 'Nano-scale simulation of directional solidification in TWIP stainless steels: A focus on plastic deformation mechanisms'. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 812 . [DOI] | |
| 2021 | Byrne, P.S.; Carton, J.G.; Corcoran, B. (2021) 'Investigating the suitability of a heat pump water-heater as a method to reduce agricultural emissions in dairy farms'. Sustainability (Switzerland), 13 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2020 | Gunawan, TA; Singlitico, A; Blount, P; Burchill, J; Carton, JG; Monaghan, RFD (2020) 'At What Cost Can Renewable Hydrogen Offset Fossil Fuel Use in Ireland's Gas Network?'. Energies, 13 . [DOI] | |
| 2017 | Baroutaji, A.; Carton, J.G.; Oladoye, A.M.; Stokes, J.; Twomey, B.; Olabi, A.G. (2017) 'Ex-situ evaluation of PTFE coated metals in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell environment'. Surface and Coatings Technology, 323 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2017 | Baroutaji, A.; Carton, J.G.; Stokes, J.; Olabi, A.G. (2017) 'Application of Open Pore Cellular Foam for air breathing PEM fuel cell'. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 42 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2017 | T Wilberforce, Z El-Hassan, FN Khatib, A Al Makky, J Mooney, A Barouaji, J. G. Carton, A.G. Olabi (2017) 'Development of Bi-polar plate design of PEM fuel cell using CFD techniques'. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, . | |
| 2017 | T Wilberforce, Z El-Hassan, FN Khatib, A Al Makky, A Baroutaji, J. G. Carton, A. G. Olabi (2017) 'Developments of electric cars and fuel cell hydrogen electric cars'. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, . | |
| 2017 | Carton, J.G.; Olabi, A.G. (2017) 'Three-dimensional proton exchange membrane fuel cell model: Comparison of double channel and open pore cellular foam flow plates'. Energy, 136 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2017 | Wilberforce, T.; El-Hassan, Z.; Khatib, F.N.; Al Makky, A.; Baroutaji, A.; Carton, J.G.; Thompson, J.; Olabi, A.G. (2017) 'Modelling and simulation of Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell with serpentine bipolar plate using MATLAB'. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 42 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2016 | Alaswad, A.; Baroutaji, A.; Achour, H.; Carton, J.; Al Makky, A.; Olabi, A.G. (2016) 'Developments in fuel cell technologies in the transport sector'. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 41 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2016 | Oladoye, A. M.; Carton, J. G.; Benyounis, K.; Stokes, J.; Olabi, A. G. (2016) 'Optimisation of pack chromised stainless steel for proton exchange membrane fuel cells bipolar plates using response surface methodology'. SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY, 304 . [DOI] | |
| 2015 | Doherty, K.A.J.; Carton, J.G.; Norman, A.; McCaul, T.; Twomey, B.; Stanton, K.T.; (2015) 'A thermal control surface for the Solar Orbiter'. Acta Astronautica, . [DOI] | |
| 2015 | Carton, J.G.; Olabi, A.G. (2015) 'Representative model and flow characteristics of open pore cellular foam and potential use in proton exchange membrane fuel cells'. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 40 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2014 | Oladoye, A. M.; Carton, J. G.; Olabi, A. G. (2014) 'Characterization of Graphite Coatings Produced by CoBlast™ Technology'. JOM, 66 (4). [DOI] | |
| 2012 | Carton, J.G.; Lawlor, V.; Olabi, A.G.; Hochenauer, C.; Zauner, G. (2012) 'Water droplet accumulation and motion in PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell mini-channels'. Energy, 39 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2011 | Achour, H.; Carton, J.G.; Olabi, A.G. (2011) 'Estimating vehicle emissions from road transport, case study: Dublin City'. Applied Energy, 88 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2010 | Carton, J.G.; Olabi, A.G. (2010) 'Wind/hydrogen hybrid systems: Opportunity for Ireland's wind resource to provide consistent sustainable energy supply'. Energy, 35 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2010 | Carton, J.G.; Olabi, A.G. (2010) 'Design of experiment study of the parameters that affect performance of three flow plate configurations of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell'. Energy, 35 . [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2010 | Lawlor, V.; Zauner, G.; Hochenauer, C.; Mariani, A.; Griesser, S.; Carton, J.G.; Klein, K.; Kuehn, S.; Olabi, A.G.; Cordiner, S.; Meissner, D.; Buchinger, G. (2010) 'The use of a high temperature wind tunnel for MT-SOFC testing-Part I: Detailed experimental temperature measurement of an MT-SOFC using an avant-garde high temperature wind tunnel and various measurement techniques'. Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology, 7 . [Link] [DOI] |
Book
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Oladoye, A.M.; Carton, J.G.; Baroutaji, A.; Obeidi, M.; Stokes, J.; Twomey, B.; Olabi, A.G.; (2019) Corrosion and Wear Resistance of PTFE-Al2O3 Coatings Deposited on Aluminum Alloy by a Microblasting Process. [DOI] | |
| 2019 | J. G. Carton et al. (2019) Unsettled Issues Concerning the Use of Fuel Cells in Electric Ground Vehicles. OL: SAE. |
Book Chapter
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Baroutaji, A.; Carton, J.G.; Sajjia, M.; Ramadan, M.; Olabi, A.G. (2021) 'Materials in PEM Fuel Cells' In: Encyclopedia of Smart Materials. [Link] [DOI] | |
| 2021 | Carton, J.G.; Baroutaji, A.; Ramadan, M. (2021) 'Developments of Foam Materials for Fuel Cell Technology' In: Encyclopedia of Smart Materials. [Link] [DOI] |
Published Report
Conference Publication
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gunawan, T.A.; Singlitico, A.; Blount, P.; Carton, J.G.; Monaghan, R.F.D. (2019) ECOS 2019 - Proceedings of the 32nd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems Towards techno-economic evaluation of renewable hydrogen production from wind curtailment and injection into the Irish gas network [Link] | |
| 2009 | Lawlor, V.; Zauner, G.; Mariani, A.; Hochenauer, C.; Griesser, S.; G. Carton, J.; Kuehn, S.; Klein, K.; Meissner, D.; Olabi, A.G.; Cordiner, S.; Buchinger, G. (2009) EFC 2009 - Piero Lunghi Conference, Proceedings of the 3rd European Fuel Cell Technology and Applications Conference A study to investigate methods to measure the temperature of a MT-SOFC in a high temperature wind tunnel [Link] | |
| 2019 | Oladoye, A. M.; Carton, J. G.; Baroutaji, A.; Obeidi, M.; Stokes, J.; Twomey, B.; Olabi, A. G. (2019) TMS 2019 148TH ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS Corrosion and Wear Resistance of PTFE-Al2O3 Coatings Deposited on Aluminum Alloy by a Microblasting Process [DOI] | |
| 2012 | Carton, J.G.; Cobbe, N.; O'Donoghue, J.; Pambaguian, L.; Norman, A.; Liedtke, V.; McCaul, T.; (2012) European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP Deposition technique for chemical free black coatings on metals |
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Research Interests
Technology:
Hydrogen, Fuel cells, Electrolysis, Regenerative Fuel cells, Power-to-Gas, Renewable Technologies, Energy Storage, Renewable Transport, Electric Vehicles
Policy & Modelling:
Energy, Sustainability, Energy Policy, Climate Change, Scenario Modelling.
Technology:
Fuel Cells (FCs) produce electricity from a chemical reaction of hydrogen fuel, with air. FCs are twice as efficient as fossil fuel generating devices producing only water and heat as by products. FCs produce no carbon dioxide during operation, so called zero tailpipe emission technology. FCs have many potential applications ranging from mobile devices to backup power to transport.
Dr Carton's research to date has focused in three key technical areas of research in regenerative fuel cells that use advanced functional materials: 1). Low cost anode & cathode bi-functional electro-catalyst synthesis and characterisation 2). Support material / flow plate optimisation and characterisation 3). Electro-catalyst and support fabrication method optimisation.
Dr Carton and his team have invented and patented fuel cell technologies to reduce FC manufacture costs. The teams developed prototype patented Fuel Cell Power Module (FCPM) overcomes several technical, manufacturing, assembly and scaling issues experienced by existing fuel cells due to a patented multifunctioning architecture. The Team has secured successive project funding rounds that have delivered 20% reduction in the manufacturing costs, and 50% reduction in size and 30% reduction in weight.
Policy & Modelling:
Connected to the technical developments are application and policy developments required to promote new more efficient, sustainable, cleaner technologies. Therefore Dr Carton's current and future research aim is to link seamlessly with primary energy sources such as solar and wind energies and develop the technology with electric vehicles, “green-gases” and microgrid applications and energy policy, to deliver a sustainable clean future to the next generation.
Opportunities exist for collaboration activities and commercial activities.
Hydrogen, Fuel cells, Electrolysis, Regenerative Fuel cells, Power-to-Gas, Renewable Technologies, Energy Storage, Renewable Transport, Electric Vehicles
Policy & Modelling:
Energy, Sustainability, Energy Policy, Climate Change, Scenario Modelling.
Technology:
Fuel Cells (FCs) produce electricity from a chemical reaction of hydrogen fuel, with air. FCs are twice as efficient as fossil fuel generating devices producing only water and heat as by products. FCs produce no carbon dioxide during operation, so called zero tailpipe emission technology. FCs have many potential applications ranging from mobile devices to backup power to transport.
Dr Carton's research to date has focused in three key technical areas of research in regenerative fuel cells that use advanced functional materials: 1). Low cost anode & cathode bi-functional electro-catalyst synthesis and characterisation 2). Support material / flow plate optimisation and characterisation 3). Electro-catalyst and support fabrication method optimisation.
Dr Carton and his team have invented and patented fuel cell technologies to reduce FC manufacture costs. The teams developed prototype patented Fuel Cell Power Module (FCPM) overcomes several technical, manufacturing, assembly and scaling issues experienced by existing fuel cells due to a patented multifunctioning architecture. The Team has secured successive project funding rounds that have delivered 20% reduction in the manufacturing costs, and 50% reduction in size and 30% reduction in weight.
Policy & Modelling:
Connected to the technical developments are application and policy developments required to promote new more efficient, sustainable, cleaner technologies. Therefore Dr Carton's current and future research aim is to link seamlessly with primary energy sources such as solar and wind energies and develop the technology with electric vehicles, “green-gases” and microgrid applications and energy policy, to deliver a sustainable clean future to the next generation.
Opportunities exist for collaboration activities and commercial activities.
Research Projects
Teaching Interests
Engineering, Energy, Sustainability, Energy Policy, Climate Change, Renewable Technologies, Energy Storage, Energy Ecology, Renewable Transport, Electric Vehicles.
Engineering is evolving and sustainability has become the forefront of technology development, manufacturing processes and innovative design, to help combat Climate Change, this is my passion.
However, sustainability is a vast topic that requires a broad base knowledge of design engineering, energy technology and an understanding of policy to allow students grasp the basics, progress their knowledge and appreciate sustainability as a whole, so it can be relevant for them in the real world.
Engineering is evolving and sustainability has become the forefront of technology development, manufacturing processes and innovative design, to help combat Climate Change, this is my passion.
However, sustainability is a vast topic that requires a broad base knowledge of design engineering, energy technology and an understanding of policy to allow students grasp the basics, progress their knowledge and appreciate sustainability as a whole, so it can be relevant for them in the real world.