Collaborative Research Agreement Established Between H2U and De Nora for the Development of High-Efficiency Materials in Green Hydrogen Generation
H2U Technologies and De Nora have entered into a Research & Development agreement to discover high-performance materials for green hydrogen production. This collaboration is a continuation of H2U's prior work with De Nora, and both companies share a commitment to cost reduction and rapid expansion in the green hydrogen sector.
De Nora, a global authority in catalytic coatings and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for electrolysis, is committed to reducing the use of noble metals in favor of environmental and supply chain sustainability. H2U, a next-generation electrolyzer developer, is focusing on techniques for discovering iridium-free materials for hydrogen production.
Recent advancements in low-cost, high-performance electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production specifically emphasize iridium-free materials to replace costly and scarce Ir-based catalysts. Key progress includes the development of:
- Ru-based High-Entropy Oxide Electrocatalysts: Engineered high-entropy RuO2 catalysts exhibit dual-site oxide pathways, achieving high stability and superior durability compared to conventional RuO2 catalysts in oxygen evolution reaction (OER), a critical step in water electrolysis.
- Cr-Doped RuO2-Oxides: A Cr0.2Ru0.8O2-x catalyst has been reported with a dopant-mediated hydroxyl spillover effect enhancing OER catalytic activity and stability.
- Platinum- and Iridium-Free Catalysts for HER: Novel platinum-free electrocatalysts have been engineered for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) over a wide pH range.
- MXene-supported Ultrafine Metal Nanocrystals: Innovative strategies can be adapted to iridium-free metals for high efficiency and cost-effectiveness, minimizing noble metal loading by strong interaction with conductive supports.
- Plasma Spray Fabrication Techniques: These methods allow for simple, scalable production of durable and efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution, potentially applicable to iridium-free materials.
Christian Urgeghe, Chief Technology Officer of De Nora, stated that the partnership with H2U Technologies aims to further consolidate De Nora's leadership position in the hydrogen segment. Mark McGough, President and CEO of H2U, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with De Nora, stating that it aims to shape the hydrogen market.
H2U's exclusive Catalyst Discovery EngineTM (CDETM) is a data-driven, rapid-screening process that allows scientists to make, characterize, and quantify the catalytic activity of thousands of material compositions per week. The R&D agreement aims to identify and develop low-cost, high-performance electrocatalysts for hydrogen production through water electrolysis. These electrocatalysts are expected to facilitate the expansion of the hydrogen value chain and drive the energy transition.
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- The collaboration between H2U Technologies and De Nora, both companies committed to the green hydrogen sector, aims to identify and develop low-cost, high-performance electrocatalysts through the use of H2U's Catalyst Discovery Engine, a rapid-screening process that focuses on iridium-free materials.
- The research and development agreement between H2U Technologies and De Nora, both active in the hydrogen segment, emphasizes the use of advancements in science, such as Ru-based High-Entropy Oxide Electrocatalysts, to achieve high stability and superior durability for green hydrogen production.
- De Nora's commitment to sustainability in the hydrogen sector is evident through its focus on reducing the use of noble metals and the exploration of methods like plasma spray fabrication techniques for the creation of durable and efficient electrocatalysts, which could potentially apply to iridium-free materials, contributing to the energy transition and environmental-science.
