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Promising technologies for sustainable chemistry closer to application in practice
11-09-2023 | Project results
In the coming years the chemicals industry needs to transition from fossil-based production processes to using renewable energy so as to make sustainable products. Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), a method for converting this greenhouse gas into high-quality sustainable chemicals, is a promising technology here. Another promising route is Power-to-X, i.e. converting green electricity into ren
Upscaling potential and techno-economical evaluation of Solid Oxide Electrolysis (SOEC)
01-06-2023 | Project results
Within the Next Level SOE project, VoltaChem, (Powered by TNO) and ISPT have performed a feasibility study to upscale the use of SOEC and assess its viability as a solution for producing hydrogen, carbon monoxide and syngas through electrolysis. In this way, industry can contribute to the goal of achieving a CO2-neutral Europe by 2050.
Dutch electrification scenarios show disruptive change in CO2 emissions and electricity use
28-05-2018 | Project results
Industrial electrification is an important route for decarbonising the Dutch industry. Until now, it has been unclear what the potential of implementing innovative electrification options is regarding CO2 emissions and energy use in 2050. For that reason, VoltaChem, together with researchers from the renowned Wuppertal Institute in Germany, has developed three independent electrification scenarios
Promising results in electrochemical production of Lactic Acid
06-03-2018 | Project results
Electrochemical oxidation towards high-value chemical products is one of the most interesting and promising applications of electrosynthesis on short term. Researchers from Shared Innovation Program VoltaChem have recently demonstrated very high yields for the oxidation of propylene glycol (PDO) to lactic acid (LA) using cheap electrodes and chemicals. With the results in hand, the next step can
New stress testing protocol accelerates PEM electrolyzer lifetime assessment.
22-02-2018 | Project results
PEM electrolysis is a key technology to make efficient use of the fluctuating supply of renewable electricity in the future. Therefore it should be able to handle fluctuating loads. However, it is not well known what the impact of dynamics on electrolyzer degradation is. ln the ELECTRE project ECN and Hydron Energy have started investigating degradation phenomena. A key result of the project, whic
