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Accelerating the development of Anion Exchange Membrane electrolysers
20-10-2025
In a new Shared Research Programme, TNO VoltaChem aims to broaden the technology scope for hydrogen production by boosting the development of Anion Exchange Membrane electrolysers. These electrolysers offer potential for greater geopolitical independence and reduced hydrogen production cost. The three-year programme has recently been launched with industrial partners Rely, John Cockerill Hydrogen
TNO and Powall sign license agreement on low-iridium catalyst powders for PEM electrolysis
25-09-2025
With the signing of a license agreement, TNO and the Delft-based company Powall have formally agreed to commercialise their shared intellectual property on iridium-containing catalyst powders that can revolutionise PEM electrolysis. It is a significant milestone in a joint development that started five years ago to combine TNO’s expertise on powder support materials with Powall’s technology fo
Towards a new future: The role of Power-to-X in ARRRA’s chemical transformation
24-09-2025
High energy prices and stringent climate regulations are putting pressure on the chemical industry in the ARRRA region. This has already led to well-established companies closing down their operations. In contrast, a new TNO VoltaChem white paper explores a bold move forward: developing and implementing Power-to-X technology for a sustainable, CO2-based production of chemicals. This can aid in sec
Making the case for circular carbon in the Dutch chemical and fuel sectors
22-09-2025
In the project 'Circular Carbon in a System Perspective', TNO conducted a study on the transition to circular carbon sources and the potential role of the Netherlands in this transition. VoltaChem team members contributed to the study, that was carried out together with partners VNCI (the Dutch chemical industry association), Vemobin (the Dutch fuel sector association), Port of Rotterdam, Municipa
RESET-CO2: scaling up electrochemical CO2 conversion for renewable production of ethylene
22-09-2025
As a key intermediate for plastics, textiles, e-fuels and several other products, ethylene is the most commonly used chemical building block. Its current production is fossil-based and energy-intensive. Within the VoltaChem programme, TNO has recently started a new project (RESET-CO2) to render ethylene production sustainable, starting from CO2 and using renewable electricity. Supported by the RVO
SuperCell boosts future of PEM electrolysis
22-09-2025
This month saw the conclusion of the Shared Research Programme SuperCell. In a cooperation between TNO VoltaChem and the companies Schaeffler, Johnson Matthey, Bekaert and Bosch, a highly performing PEM electrolysis cell was developed. This ‘SuperCell’ constitutes a big step towards more efficient PEM water electrolysers with minimal use of critical raw materials, while featuring industrial op
