Active Projects
The ECSGroup has a strong track record of research contributions and active participation in numerous Public Funding projects
2021
The CO₂SMOS project will help bio-based industries to convert biogenic CO₂ emissions into added-value chemicals with direct use for the production of sustainable bioproducts using an integrated hybrid solution that combines innovative biotechnological and intensified electrochemical/catalytic conversion processes along with renewable sources, such as green H₂ and biomass.
Learn more: https://co2smos.eu/
2022
The RHINO project will establish the foundation of a new electrified paradigm for the chemical industry that will allow the integration of renewable energy sources and the decarbonisation of this energy-intensive sector. Rhino’s approach to electrifying the chemical industry is using electrochemical reactors that give the chance to employ electric power to supply the energy required by a chemical reaction with high selectivity.
Learn more: https://rhinoted.eu/
2022
The AMBER project focuses on advancing hydrogen storage technologies through ammonia synthesis and innovative nanoporous Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). It aims to create efficient catalysts and membranes integrated into a 3D-printed reactor for long-term storage, facilitating ammonia-based hydrogen storage at reduced temperatures and pressures. The project will develop novel, high-surface-area MOFs for short-term storage using a cost-effective 3D printing process and design compatible cryo-vessels for optimised MOF configurations.
Learn more: https://www.ambherproject.eu/
2022
The SYMSITES project aims at developing new technologies and solutions based on the Industrial and Urban symbiosis (I-US) concept, for local and regional collaborations among diverse actors (Citizens, Municipalities and Entreprises) and sectors improving the sustainability of the use of industrial and societal resources starting from wastewater and waste materials.
Learn more: https://symsites.eu/
2022
The ALL-IN Zero project aims to create a multi-fuel system capable of utilizing low, zero, or carbon-negative fuels such as ammonia, natural gas, biogas, and alcohols. This system feeds these fuels into a Compact Membrane Reactor (CMR), generating hydrogen as an intermediate energy vector. The hydrogen will be utilized on-site in Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) and Fuel Cell Systems (FCS) to produce electrical and mechanical power with zero emissions.
Learn more: https://allinzero.eu/
2023
The PROTOSTACK project aims to demonstrate the competitive advantage of Pressurized Proton Ceramic Electrolysis (PCCEL) technology. The central concept is a new stack technology with tolerance for high pressure operation, and experimentally demonstrates its operation up to 30 bar in a 5kW stack panel. The stack design is based on a tubular cell architecture, which is inherently better suited for pressurized operation compared to planar stacks and offers the possibility for operation under differential pressures. The project will demonstrate a capacity of 5kW.
Learn more: https://protostack.eu/
2023
The SINGLE project aims to demonstrate a proton ceramic electrochemical reactor (PCER) that integrates ammonia dehydrogenation, hydrogen separation, heat management and compression in one stage, targeting energy conversion efficiencies over 90 %. The proposed technology, which could directly deliver purified, pressurised hydrogen, will be demonstrated at a 10 kg hydrogen/day scale. SINGLE will advance the technology from TRL3 to TRL5.
Learn more: https://singleh2.eu/
2023
The COOKET project combines process intensification and smart molecular catalysis to create a novel, efficient and scalable electrified reactor technology for coupled selective, local heating (induction or Joule effects) and chemical reactions of most industrial interest. The project aims to set up conversion routes using renewable electricity and bio-based or waste streams to directly produce a range of valuable chemicals, e.g. green H₂, sustainable natural gas, light olefins and higher hydrocarbons.
Learn more: COOKET web page
2023
The PICKET project is focused on transforming the process industries by integrating four key enabling technologies (KETs) to pave the way for more sustainable practices. By utilizing renewable resources and energy, the project seeks to decarbonise key industrial processes, ensuring that vital chemicals and products are made more sustainably. The key technologies involved in this initiative encompass advanced modelling and digitalization, high-efficiency heat exchangers, state-of-the-art electrochemical systems, and advanced catalytic techniques. Together, these technologies aim to revolutionise how industries obtain essential products, reducing environmental impact and fostering a greener future.
2023
Syngas is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide that is a crucial intermediate product in the chemical industry. The EU-funded SOMMER project will seek to develop a carbon-neutral pathway for syngas production by integrating solar energy into a catalytic membrane reactor to split water and CO2. This innovative approach will eliminate the need for fossil-based energy in syngas production and use CO2 instead of natural gas as feedstock. The proposed technology will combine a single-step CO2 and H2O thermochemical conversion process with highly selective catalysts, a dual-phase composite membrane and a concentrated solar thermal plant. The proposed concept will offer adaptable operation by alternating between two modes: a solar approach at 1 500 degrees Celsius and a biogas-supported approach at 900 degrees Celsius.
Learn more: https://sommer-project.eu/
2024
The main objective of the BioEnH₂ project is to harness biomass, a renewable energy source, to generate renewable hydrogen through thermochemical and catalytic processes.
In addition, the solid fraction of the thermochemical process will be used to promote a zero-waste process, thus seeking to obtain high-value-added activated carbons applicable in supercapacitors.
Learn more: https://www.bioenh2.com/proyecto-bioenh2/
2024
CARMA-H₂ will enable highly attractive hydrogen production from biogas through demonstration of a protonic membrane reformer (bioPMR) that integrates steam methane reforming and water-gas shift reactions, hydrogen separation, heat management, CO₂ capture and hydrogen compression in a single stage. The realization of 6 process steps in a single reactor allows to achieve unprecedented energy efficiency with a project target to demonstrate >85% (HHV) at the bioPMR level.
Learn more: https://carma-h2.eu/
2025
The hyPPER project focuses on developing a novel energy storage system using reversible organic electrolysis. It features a hybrid catalytic membrane reactor (hyCMR) that directly couples catalytic hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions of a Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) with steam electrolyser/fuel cell operations. This approach enables efficient energy storage and recovery while enhancing transportability by maximising overall energy efficiency through direct processes.
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