Our cluster gravitates towards decarbonisation, renewable energy integration and sustainable mobility combined with AI technologies.
Develops advanced hydrogen storage for short- and long-term use: green ammonia (NH₃) for seasonal storage and nanoporous MOFs for compressed hydrogen. It integrates novel catalysts, membranes, and 3D-printed reactors for efficient ammonia synthesis, and designs MOFbased cryogenic vessels for highpressure H₂ storage. AMBHER aims to enable scalable hydrogen storage for renewable energy and transport.
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Develops ammonia decomposition technology to produce ultra-pure hydrogen (>99.998%) using a Catalytic Membrane Reactor (CMR). It converts ammonia at lower temperatures (400–450 °C) with improved efficiency and reduced critical materials. The system combines structured catalysts, hydrogen-selective membranes, and a polishing step to deliver fuelcell- grade hydrogen. AndreaH targets demo-scale validation (10 kg H₂/day) and commercialisation via spin-off.
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Advances ammonia-to-power technologies for maritime use via an onboard membrane-based ammonia cracker. Combined with fuel cells or ammonia/hydrogen engines, it targets ship decarbonisation at 125 kW (TRL5). APOLO aims to prove scalability beyond 3 MW, enabling ammonia-powered vessels.
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Demonstrates the techno-economic viability of hydrogen storage in ammonia (NH₃), linking water, energy, and fertiliser systems. It uses non-noble catalysts active at low temperature (<250 °C) and pressure (<50 bar), with structured reactors and absorption units for synthesis and separation. FASTER aims to develop improved heat/mass transfer reactor concepts and a demonstration system.
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Develops and demonstrates advanced membranes for pervaporation, distillation, and gas separation in industrial applications. It targets cost reduction, higher performance, and sustainability (lower CAPEX, water use, and membrane costs). The project will reach TRL 7 with 20,000+ hours of industrial validation, supported by modelling, lifecycle assessment, and societal impact analysis.
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PeCATHS is dedicated to advancing an integrated long-duration energy storage solution based on hydrogen stored in liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), combined with innovative biomass conversion technologies. The project introduces a novel pathway that enables the direct transfer of hydrogen from biomass into LOHCs, eliminating the need for intermediate hydrogen gas production while concurrently generating valuable chemical products. By creating synergies between the energy and chemical industries, PeCATHS seeks to produce platform chemicals and facilitate efficient long-term energy storage in liquid form, contributing to more sustainable, resilient, and resource-efficient energy systems.
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