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Further research is encouraged into advanced materials and manufacture of low-cost electrolysers for hydrogen production.

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Beis areas research interest interim update 2020

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    Why might this be relevant?

    The project aims to deliver a step change in the uptake of ultra-low carbon, green-hydrogen production achieved through technology breakthroughs in new low cost materials and manufacturing processes.

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    The project focuses on optimizing electrolyser operation for lower voltages and higher efficiencies in hydrogen production.

  • Improved hydrogen-steam electrodes for solid oxide electrolysers

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    The project focuses on improving hydrogen-steam electrodes for solid oxide electrolysers, which is relevant to the research into advanced materials and manufacture of low-cost electrolysers for hydrogen production.

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