Iridium-free Water Electrolysis – AEM
Iridium is about 4 times rarer than gold, making it one of the most expensive metals with a current price of more than € 150 000 per kg. The total yearly production of iridium is only about 8-9 tons since there is no direct mining of iridium ore. Most of the iridium, 95%, is obtained as a by-product of platinum mining, namely in southern Africa.
Highlights from European Hydrogen Week with PNO
From 18 to 22 November, CiaoTech – Gruppo PNO, EGEN, and PNO Innovation (Portugal) actively participated in the European Hydrogen Week (HEW) in Brussels. Among the many discussions and showcases, CLEANHYPRO was presented as an innovative project contributing to the hydrogen value chain. Attendees showed significant interest in its potential, sparking engaging conversations about its applications.
Meet Our Partner: 3D CERAM SINTO
As part of our “Meet Our Partners” series, we are excited to highlight 3DCERAM-SINTO, a key player in the CLEANHYPRO project and a pioneer in 3D printing technology for technical ceramics. With over 20 years of experience, 3DCERAM provides robust stereolithography printers capable of scaling from prototypes to mass production, making them an invaluable partner […]
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 […]
CLEANHYPRO Project: Advanced Pilot Line for MEA Stack Manufacturing
CLEANHYPRO is at the forefront of an initiative aimed at creating a unified access point for industrial partners, particularly SMEs, to expand the production of electrolysis materials and components essential for generating green hydrogen. This effort seeks to decrease production costs and minimize risks, ultimately making green hydrogen more accessible and feasible. As part of […]
Meet our partners: Fraunhofer ISE Freiburg
We are thrilled to introduce another CLEANHYPRO’s esteemed consortium partner, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE). The Fraunhofer ISE is based in Freiburg, Germany, and is the largest solar research institute in Europe. For over 30 years, they have been supporting the development of climate-neutral industrial processes and sustainable mobility with the development […]
Unlocking the Potential of Green Hydrogen: Syensqo’s Aquivion® Technology
In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, Syensqo stands at the forefront of innovation, driving the transition towards a greener future. As a pioneering force in the energy sector, Syensqo is not just a company; it’s a beacon of progress, illuminating the path to renewable energy with its cutting-edge technologies and solutions. Among its remarkable […]
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.
