GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

Proposals should explore more than one of the following innovations: ​

• Alternative pathways to the oxygen evolution reaction by new anode approaches which allow to reduce the anode potential in acidic media;
• Inclusion of redox mediators to separate anode and cathode reactions;
• Use of nano-engineering, bio-hybrid electrocatalyst materials or integrated multi-functional components as innovative strategies to improve cell performances;
• Application/development of catalysts with low overpotential and combined to low-cost elements (e.g., Fe, Ni, steel), bridging a gap to have stable and low-cost production;
• Novel concepts of triple-phase boundary electrodes (catalyst-support-ionomer) with catalyst utilisation close to 100% and improved thermo-mechanical stability;
• Create novel concepts of membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) with integrated components (Porous Transport Electrodes (PTEs)), simplified and environmentally friendly manufacturing methods;
• Novel cell design to enhance overall cell efficiency by integrating disruptive concepts (e.g., flow fields using new fluid dynamic effects, novel concepts of micro-fluidic and capillary-fed electrolysers, optimised interfaces between cell materials, or innovative stack components designs);
• Optimised thermal management, e.g., avoiding hot spots in the cells as major cause for catalyst and separator degradation.