AEMELIA's project
Green Hygrogen for the future
The hydrogen transition as an energy vector
AEMELIA is an European project n° 101137912 (2.764 M€ over 3 years, 2024-2027) from HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2023-1.
AEMELIA aims at designing and prototyping AEMEL that meets and surpasses Hydrogen Europe’s 2030 targets for performance, durability, safety and cost. AEMELIA proposes a clear path to reach high current-density (1.5 A cm-2) and low voltage (1.75 V). Energy-efficiency surpasses the 2030 target (46.9 kWh/kg, or 85% of maximum theoretical efficiency), to make 3 times more H2 with less energy compared to XY. The KPIs will be validated via the TRL4 prototype.
The team will develop and test disruptive materials, such as fluorine-free ionomers ; thin, highly-conducting membranes ; PGM-free recombination catalysts ; and ionomer-free electrodes. These components are based on earth-abundant, safe materials. They would be fully scalable via existing manufacturing processes. They will be combined in innovate cell designs, taking into account novel flow-field design based on CFD models. Innovative operating conditions such as high operating temperature and pulsed current will increase energy-efficiency while reducing balance of plant (BoP) and will be tested in single cells, as will the use of impure water for improved LCA and cost. Lastly, disruptive methods for AI-based ionomer development and the measurement of the catalytically-active surface area of non-PGM catalysts will be developed.
Partners in our project
Based in Norway, SINTEF advances hydrogen innovation across all TRLs, from research to scalable technologies. With world-class labs and EU collaborations, SINTEF develops sustainable solutions for hydrogen production, storage, and use, driving global energy transitions for a cleaner future
Claind, established in 1979, excels in the production of hydrogen generators for laboratories, utilizing both PEM and AEM technologies. The company manufactures compact H2 generators and develops AEM stacks and PEM catalysts in collaboration with research centers and Italian and international partners. Claind serves clients in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.
IC2MP is a joint CNRS and University of Poitiers laboratory which has developed a scientific policy around sustainable chemistry. Well known researchers are developing nanoelectrocatalysts for green energy conversion and storage (application in fuel cells, water electrolysers).
CEA/Liten is a French government-funded technological research organization focusing on Energy and Nanomaterials. Among the departments, DEHT is an unit dedicated to energy for transport application with more than 50 persons working on fuel cells and water electrolysis research and development.
Matgenix accelerates innovation in materials, compounds, and processes by combining artificial intelligence, data consolidation, and high-throughput simulations. We empower partners and customers by enhancing their research, development, and optimization potential
Syensqo, a global leader in advanced materials, enhances daily life through innovation and science. Inspired by the Solvay Congresses, Syensqo drives the green hydrogen economy with advanced materials for hydrogen production, infrastructure, and mobility, supporting leading hydrogen technology platforms.
The Institute for Advanced Energy Technologies (CNR-ITAE) is a public research organization located in Messina (Italy) and belongs to Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR). The main skills are materials, polymer science and system engineering aimed at innovative electrochemical energy conversion
technologies.
TECNALIA is the largest centre of applied research and technological development in Spain, a benchmark in Europe and a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance. It collaborates with companies and institutions to improve their competitiveness, people’s quality of life and achieve a sustainable growth.
Imperial College London is rated among the world’s top Universities. We have a strong suite of laboratories and techniques to study fundamentals of electrocatalysis and its application to hydrogen technologies including electrolysers, fuel cells, and hydrogen pumps.
AEMELIA's WorkPackages
Management & coordination
This WP allows to ensure that the AEMELIA project is managed and coordinaed according to the aims and objectives set.
Ionomer & Membrane development
AEMWE needs a membrane for its operation. A new anion exchange membrane and ionomer will be developed duringfor AMELIA project.
Catalysts, Electrode development & Half cell testing
In this workpackage, Materials for Anode and cathode electrodes will be developed and electrochemically tested in a half cell in order to meet the AEMELIA target in terms of H2 and O2 produced.
Cell & stack
design
Cell and stack design will be made based on a new design approach for optimizing liquide and gas flows.
Single Cell & stack testing
Our designed cell will permit to build the stack which will be also tested. Data from this stack operation will help in up-scaling to an industrial system.
Sustainability analysis & circularity aspects
AEMELIA relies on green energy sources to power the electrolyser. LCA analysis is performed to ensure the low environemental impacts of the materials and cell designs.
Communication, dissemination & exploitation strategy
This WP permit to explain AEMELIA to the society at large with a very clear communication.
on the hydrogen transition
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