EPFL

A catalytic material used in the formic acid fuel cell to facilitate the conversion of formic acid into hydrogen and carbon dioxide.

A fuel cell system that uses formic acid as a liquid hydrogen carrier, extracting hydrogen through a catalytic process for electricity generation.

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.

Switzerland

Lausanne

A research project to develop a fuel cell system that extracts hydrogen from formic acid using a ruthenium-based catalyst, converting it into electricity with 45% efficiency.

Development and testing of a photo-electrochemical system that converts concentrated solar power into hydrogen with 17% efficiency using smart thermal management.

A prototype fuel cell that converts formic acid into hydrogen gas and electricity using a ruthenium-based catalyst, capable of producing 7,000 kilowatt-hours annually with 45% energy efficiency.

A lightweight, eco-friendly, and high-performance fuel cell prototype measuring 25 cm by 14 cm by 14 cm, capable of providing 25W of power. It uses solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology and is designed for applications like delivery drones.