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Novel water splitting catalysts for efficient alkaline electrolyzers

Objetivo

Renewable energies such as solar and wind are intermittent and require efficient storage methods. One of the most promising methods for renewable energy storage is water splitting, which converts these energies into hydrogen fuel. Solar or wind-driven water splitting can be done using electrolyzers, and alkaline electrolyzers are potentially scalable because they do not use precious metal catalysts. However, current alkaline electrolyzers employ catalysts that have low efficiencies and are prone to corrosion. This project aims to apply several novel classes of water splitting catalysts developed in our ERC Starting Grant project in alkaline electrolyzers. The catalysts are inexpensive and have higher energy efficiencies than those employed in commercial alkaline electrolyzers. They are potentially more stable as well. The goal of the project is to provide technology demonstrators for the use of these catalysts in alkaline electrolyzers, which is expected to result in higher efficiencies and stability at a similar cost.

Ámbito científico (EuroSciVoc)

Programa(s)

Tema(s)

Régimen de financiación

ERC-POC - Proof of Concept Grant

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Convocatoria de propuestas

(se abrirá en una nueva ventana) ERC-2016-PoC

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Institución de acogida

ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE
Aportación neta de la UEn
€ 149 959,00
Dirección
BATIMENT CE 3316 STATION 1
1015 Lausanne
Suiza
Región
Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Région lémanique Vaud
Tipo de actividad
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Enlaces
Coste total
€ 149 959,00

Beneficiarios (1)