Medium-temperature electrolysis technologies for electricity-based fuels
The gas-phase electrolysis with solid phosphate electrolytes in the medium temperature range (200-300°C) opens up interesting perspectives for producing electricity-based fuels. The global aim of the project lies in the synthesis, characterization, testing, and optimization of electrode and electro-catalyst materials for the electrolysis of water vapor and co-electrolysis with CO2 for the production of hydrocarbons, methanol, or ethers.
A long-standing scientific cooperation with the group of N. J. Bjerrum from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) further encompasses this enterprise.
Analytical Tools:
- X-ray powder diffraction
- Temperature programmed techniques (TPR, TGA)
- Electrochemical characterization (EIS, conductivity)
- Electron spin resonance
- Elemental Analysis (ICP-OES, AAS)
This project is financially funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport as part of its Funding Programme "Renewable Fuels".
Contact:
Franz Bannert (franz.bannert@tum.de)