The consortium of the ANEMEL project, composed of 18 partners, gathered on April 9-10, 2024, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Milano (Italy) to discuss the latest developments in the project, which focuses on the design of an innovative anion exchange membrane electrolyzer to produce green hydrogen from low-grade water sources.
The first day of the meeting focused on technical advancements, covering electrocatalyst development, ionomer and membrane progress, and MEA fabrication and durability testing. Key discussions explored the integration of electrocatalysts with membranes for MEAs and the initial design of a 1 kWe stack, including material selection and assembly.
On the second day, sustainability was the main topic, with presentations on life cycle and socio-economic assessments, as well as ecodesign strategies. The meeting also included management updates on deliverables, milestones, and reporting strategies, followed by discussions on communication efforts, media outreach, and webinars. The consortium concluded the event with risk mitigation discussions and a timeline review to ensure the project’s next steps are aligned.
During the meeting, Leitat showcased its contributions, including:
- Presentation of progress on Anion Exchange Membranes (AEMs).
- Fabrication of a range of fluorine-free polymeric non-woven electrospun nanofiber mats using selected polymers (polyetheretherketone (PEEK), sulfonated-PEEK, p-phenylene).
- Characterization of nanofiber mats in terms of porosity, chemical stability, and shrinkage based on key project indicators.
- Introduction of the next steps, focusing on deliverables related to the porosity and chemical/oxidative stability of electrospun fiber mats.
Beyond the working sessions, the consortium members had the opportunity to visit De Nora’s laboratories and enjoy a networking dinner at Hard Rock Café Milano on April 9.
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