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CLEANHYPRO Umicore colleagues visiting ICC 2024 Lyon

From July 14th to 19th, a team of Umicore colleagues visited the 18th International Congress on Catalysis in Lyon, France. The Umicore Cleanhypro team, Dr. Annika Frey and Dr. Nicole Schichtel, dug into the newest trends for sustainable chemistry and renewable hydrogen production and were impressed by the large and diverse set of topics covered […]

Meet Our Partners: PNO – Driving Innovation and Exploitation in CLEANHYPRO

As part of our “Meet Our Partners” campaign, we are proud to introduce PNO.pt, one of the key partners in the CLEANHYPRO project, leading the crucial task of ensuring that the innovative outcomes of the project are successfully brought to market. PNO.pt plays a pivotal role in crafting the exploitation strategy for the CLEANHYPRO project, […]

Large scale hydrogen production: The importance of the small scale

The production of hydrogen (and oxygen) via water electrolysis is a non-spontaneous process. This means that an external source of energy is needed to create a potential difference between the electrodes and drive the electrons flow. Theoretically, the minimum potential difference needed between the electrodes is ΔE = 1,23 V at standard conditions. However, the […]

Meet our partners: Bureau Veritas Solutions

Meet CLEANHYPRO’s esteemed partner Bureau Veritas Solutions.  Bureau Veritas at a glance: Since 1828, Bureau Veritas has been synonymous with trust and safety, fostering strong relationships between companies, public institutions, and consumers. Throughout its history, Bureau Veritas has been a driving force behind societal evolution, playing a pivotal role in business innovation, particularly in the […]

Meet Our Partners: The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC)

We are excited to feature the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) as part of our “Meet Our Partners” campaign. IREC, a public research center under the Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda of the Generalitat de Catalunya, has been a beacon of energy innovation since 2008.

Alkaline water electrolysis: enabling large-scale production of green hydrogen

Decarbonization is an essential and urgent task to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. In fact, moving societies from the use of coal and other fossil fuels to alternative energy sources to power industries, transportation, and the hard-to-abate sectors is one of the challenges of our time. To execute the energy transition fully, we need new and innovative solutions, as well as a shift in personal behaviors, and legislative changes.

Introducing Our Consortium Partner: TNO

We are thrilled to highlight one of our esteemed partners in the CLEANHYPRO project, TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research). TNO stands out as one of the leading applied research institutes in the field of hydrogen, with more than 15 research departments across 5 units collaboratively working on innovations throughout the hydrogen value chain. From production to infrastructure, storage, and final applications, TNO is at the forefront of hydrogen research and development.

Revolutionising PEM Electrolysers – Reducing Iridium Loadings by 10 Times Using VSPARTICLE’s Nanoprinting Technology

Under the CLEANHYPRO project, VSParticle is enhancing its pilot production line to manufacture catalyst layers composed of iridium nanoparticles, a critical component in the electrolyser stack. Concurrently, VSParticle is collaborating with consortium partners to assess the performance of these catalyst layers in an industrial setting, demonstrating their effectiveness and potential for widespread use.

Highlights from the CLEANHYPRO Consortium Meeting in Cottbus: A Milestone in Clean Hydrogen Innovation

CLEANHYPRO reached a significant milestone with its consortium meeting held in Cottbus, Germany, on March 20th – 21st, 2024. Organised by Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU), the meeting gathered all project partners to review progress, share achievements, and strategise the next steps for the project’s development. The two-day event commenced with a warm welcome and […]