Project description
Green CARMA: the future of ammonia
The global shift toward clean energy requires efficient ways to store and transport hydrogen, with green ammonia emerging as a promising carrier. However, current methods for producing and breaking down ammonia remain highly energy-intensive and inefficient. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the CARMA-SD project will address this challenge by developing a new class of catalytic carbon membranes that combine chemical reactions and gas separation into a single, efficient step. By engineering these materials with metallic nanoparticles, the project aims to increase production while significantly reducing energy consumption. Beyond scientific advances, CARMA-SD will validate these sustainable technologies for the first time, supporting EU Green Deal objectives and reinforcing leadership in renewable energy innovation.
Objective
The transition toward a decarbonized energy system requires efficient solutions for the large-scale storage and transport of renewable energy. Among the available options, ammonia (NH3) has recently emerged as a promising hydrogen carrier, thanks to its high hydrogen density, existing storage and distribution infrastructure, and well-established industrial know-how. However, the current synthesis and decomposition routes for ammonia remain highly energy-intensive and limited in efficiency, hindering the deployment of Green Ammonia as a practical energy vector.
The project CARMA-SD (Carbon Advanced Reactive Membranes for Ammonia Synthesis and Decomposition) aims to address this challenge by developing a new class of catalytic carbon membranes (CCMs). These membranes will be engineered with tailored porosity and functionalized with metallic nanoparticles, enabling them to simultaneously act as selective separation units and catalytic supports. By integrating catalytic and separation functionalities into a single material, CCMs are expected to significantly intensify both ammonia synthesis and decomposition processes, lowering energy demands and enhancing process performance.
The methodology combines advanced synthesis of carbon membranes, heterogeneous catalysis, kinetic modeling, and reactor engineering, leveraging the unique expertise of the host group at TU/e in membrane reactors and process intensification. The project will generate fundamental knowledge on CCMs and validate their performance for the first time in ammonia-related reactions. Beyond scientific advances, CARMA-SD will contribute to the development of more efficient and sustainable Green Ammonia technologies, reinforcing Europe’s leadership in renewable energy innovation and supporting the EU Green Deal objectives.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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5612 AE Eindhoven
Netherlands
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