Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence

Alternative energy research and development

Energy and oil

Research

Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.

A chemical process that converts hydrogen into methane, enabling storage and transport of renewable energy through existing natural gas infrastructure.

A type of fuel cell that uses a solid ceramic material as its electrolyte. It operates at high temperatures and can utilize various fuels including natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen.

Baden-Württemberg

Essex

Japan

A research initiative to upgrade and extend laboratory capabilities for analyzing hydrogen fuel quality and ensuring it meets international standards. The project will sample and analyze hydrogen fuel throughout the supply chain to improve purity and minimize contamination.

A UK-based industry consortium project to develop and test scalable liquid hydrogen fuel system technology for aircraft, culminating in a complete system ground demonstration.

PNNL research project to develop an iron-based catalyst with pendant amines as a platinum-free alternative for hydrogen fuel cell applications.

A new catalyst featuring an iron center and nitrogen-containing molecular chains (pendant amines) designed to extract electrons from hydrogen molecules for use in fuel cells, offering a platinum-free alternative.

A solid oxide fuel cell product introduced to the Japanese market for residential combined heat and power systems. It was quickly incorporated into Japan's ENE-FARM system.