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SOCRATES: CEA-TNO Collaboration Driving Innovation on Solid Oxide co-Electrolysis Towards Large-scale Industrial Decarbonization
09-01-2026
CEA and TNO have launched SOCRATES, a four-year collaboration to advance Solid Oxide Electrolysis for efficient syngas production by developing the next generation of co-electrolyzer technology. The project focuses on cell and stacks tuned for this application, and their integration into co-SOEL system designs to enable future pilot-plant implementation. By combining the expertise of both institu
Optimized CCMs with novel catalyst technology pave the way towards ultra-low iridium electrolysers
15-12-2025
In a collaboration between TNO-VoltaChem and Powall, the ALIVE project (Anode Layer InnoVation for water Electrolysis) aims to significantly reduce the need for iridium in proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers. Using a novel electrocatalytic material, the iridium content of the catalyst coated membranes (CCM) can be lowered to 0.1 mg/cm2 and beyond – a twentyfold reduction compared to cur
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
