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The Japanese corporation Asahi Kasei first commercialized chlor-alkali electrolysis back in 1975. Now, the company has made its electrodes more durable by introducing an innovative nickel coating. The new process is also intended for potential use in alkaline water electrolysis.
Thyssenkrupp Nucera and the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS inaugurated a pilot production facility for solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC) stacks on May 27 in the German state of Thuringia.
The Austrian mobility technology company AVL and the Japanese ceramics specialist Niterra have entered into a strategic partnership to develop solid oxide electrolyzers (SOECs). Their goal is to industrialize the technology.
A research consortium led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has launched an atlas for green hydrogen production in Germany. This online tool identifies suitable sites for electrolyzers, taking into account factors such as industrial demand, availability of renewable energy, and the utilization of by-products.
Smart Testsolutions has developed a novel electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) system for fuel cells as part of the "FullStack TS" research project. For the first time, the technology enables time-synchronous EIS measurements on hundreds of individual cells within a fuel cell stack.
Heraeus Precious Metals, in collaboration with the research service provider hte, has developed a ruthenium-based catalyst for the decomposition of ammonia to produce hydrogen.
Hydrogen specialist H2Apex is expanding its activities in the field of chemical hydrogen storage through its subsidiary Akros Energy. Johannes Emigholz, an experienced software entrepreneur, has been appointed CEO and is expected to drive the development of innovative storage technologies.
Asahi Kasei, Nobian, Furuya Metal, and Mastermelt have launched a joint project to recycle metals from electrolyzer components. The initiative aims to establish a closed-loop system for critical raw materials such as iridium and ruthenium.
