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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
VoltaChem community increases understanding of strategic and business opportunities
04-03-2018 | Community
In 2018 the VoltaChem Community will further focus on understanding the business and strategic relevance of industrial electrification on short- and long-term to help members and stakeholders make the right decisions. Multiple events will be organized for our members, some together with other initiatives, and dedicated bilateral advice will be given based on the latest international insights in te
New project on electrochemical ethylene production from CO2
27-02-2018
The efficient conversion of the greenhouse gas CO2 towards useful products using renewable energy is one of the key topics in the Power-2-Chemicals program line. If chemical products, like plastics and fuels, could be produced directly from CO2 using electrochemistry, this would greatly contribute to industrial decarbonization. However, scientific challenges still exist to reach a viable business
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
VoltaChem making next steps towards piloting in regional ecosystems
14-02-2018
The year 2017 was a very exciting and successful year for VoltaChem, with many new ideas, results and partnerships developed. We increased our understanding of the opportunities and timelines for industrial electrification, brought multiple Power-2-Heat, Power-2-Hydrogen and Power-2-Chemicals technologies to the next phase and developed unique know-how and infrastructure related to Power-2-X. Now,
Hybrid industrial energy systems: Kick-starting industrial electrification
22-01-2018 | Program update
One of the most promising short-term industrial electrification technologies is power-to-heat, the switch from gas- to electricity-based heat. As many industrial processes are driven by medium and high-temperature heat, changing its energy source to renewable power will immediately impact the industrial carbon footprint. In the VoltaChem program a group of companies, together with TNO and ECN, has
