Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence

Alternative energy research and development

Pan-European hydrogen fuel infrastructure deployment and fuel cell vehicle support

Research

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

A catalyst featuring an iron center and nitrogen-containing molecular chains designed to extract electrons from hydrogen molecules. It mimics the function of hydrogenase enzymes found in nature.

Natural enzymes that inspired the development of the iron catalyst. These enzymes are capable of splitting hydrogen molecules and extracting electrons and protons.

Baden-Württemberg

Texas

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.

A research and demonstration facility that converts solar-generated electricity into methane gas through water electrolysis and hydrogen synthesis. The methane is injected into the German natural gas grid.

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.

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.