Result description
Innovation run through fabrication methods of catalyst for PEMEC electrolysis. Two new synthesis methods will be demonstrated and utilized, allowing the preparation and production of a combined catalytic structure with a high degree of control.
These methods are:
– A new colloidal batch synthesis approach (Co4Cat, colloidals for catalysts) suitable for upscaling to high metal concentrations and free of surfactants.
– A solvothermal flow synthesis (SFS) method that allows to reach supercritical conditions, if needed, and with a current catalyst production of around 500 gr per hour. Besides that, materials prepared with this approach are highly reproducible.
Reduced number of steps and production cost: RECYCALYSE partners will implement two different fabrication methods, SFS and Co4Cat, that will allow the integration of active site and support in one single step, easing the complicity of the catalyst manufacturing. The methods will result in a 20% reduction in material waste and processing time, and therefore it will increase catalyst production yield, leading the path to cost reduction and mass production of the catalysts. Both methods are suitable for upscaling.
Compared to conventional colloidal approaches, both new methods enable a precise control of particle size, size distribution and location/distribution of the nanoparticles on the support.
As a result of the alternative methods that will be followed during the catalyst fabrication, a 20% reduction in costs, time and material waste is envisaged, which will be directly translated in a higher yield.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- To raise awareness and possibly influence policy
- Business partners – SMEs, Entrepreneurs, Large Corporations
- Use of research Infrastructure
Raise awareness of RECYCALYSE results at European level
Influence and impact the status quo of the the catalyst manufacturing industry
- EU and Member State Policy-makers
- Other Actors who can help us fulfil our market potential
- Research and Technology Organisations
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
Partner contributions:
DTI – A solvothermal flow synthesis method that allows to reach supercritical conditions if needed. The materials fabricated with this approach posses high crystallinity, very narrow particle size distribuition and very precise control of particle size.
UB – A new colloidal batch synthesis approach (Co4Cat) suitable for upscalling to high metal concentrations and free of surfactants
ICT – Upscalling of support fabrication method
Strategy: The production methos are aleady protected, so no further IPR activity required
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.
