Demonstrator for Proving the Improved Energy Efficiency of Bubble-free Electrolysis with Hollow Fiber Reinforced Membranes

Research Project HollowEL 2.0

Motivation and Project Description

Optimizing the manufacturing process for membrane electrode units with embedded hollow fibers is a key focus of our current research. An essential part of these efforts is conducting electrolysis tests in which we directly compare the efficiency of bubble-free electrolysis with conventional operation. In parallel, we are working intensively on developing an expanded IP strategy for Fraunhofer in order to protect and leverage our technological advances in the best possible way. In addition, we continuously evaluate research programs and design potential research consortia to further strengthen our innovative capabilities. An in-depth analysis of transfer pathways rounds out our efforts and ensures that our research results can be effectively translated into practice.

Project Profile

Project title HollowEL2.0 - Demonstrator for proving the improved energy efficiency of bubble-free electrolysis with hollow fiber reinforced membranes
Duration 15.04. - 30.11.2024
Funding Leistungszentrum Chemie- und Biosystemtechnik
Funding volume
Fraunhofer IMWS
50.000 €
Cooperation partners
  • Fraunhofer Institutes IMWS, IWES, IMW, IGB
  • MLU Halle-Wittenberg, AG Technische Chemie erneuerbarer Energien
  • HTWK Leipzig, Simulation energetischer und technischer Systeme
  • FUMATECH BWT GmbH
  • DiLiCo engineering GmbH
Project Manager Volker Nauman
Objectives
  • Development of a demonstrator to prove the efficiency advantage of bubble-free electrolysis over commercially available electrolysers and development of an extended IP strategy

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Volker Naumann

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Dr. rer. nat. Volker Naumann

Group Manager »Defect Diagnostics« | Group »Materials Diagnostics for H2 Technologies«

Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP
Otto-Eißfeldt-Straße 12
06120 Halle (Saale), Germany

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