Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER)

otherSouth Korea 2 mentions

Applied energy research with a focus on hydrogen production, water electrolysis, fuel cells, renewable energy, materials and catalysts.

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Often mentioned with · Technologies

Advanced Ruthenium-based Ammonia Decomposition Catalyst

A catalyst using uniformly dispersed 2.5nm ruthenium nanoparticles synthesized via a polyol process that omits traditional capping agents by using butylene glycol, which controls nanoparticle aggregation.

Carbon Cloth-Based Electrodes for Seawater Electrolysis

Electrodes utilizing a carbon cloth substrate and optimized acid surface treatment that uniformly distribute precious metal (ruthenium), cobalt, and molybdenum catalyst, providing high efficiency and long-term durability for seawater hydrogen production.

Often mentioned with · Locations

National research centers; likely Daejeon (KIER's headquarters)

National research centers; likely Daejeon (KIER's headquarters)

Often mentioned with · People

Dr. Ji-Hyung Han

South Korea 1 mention

Dr. Kee Young Koo

South Korea 1 mention

In the news (2)

Hydrogen Production Breakthrough: KIER’s Carbon Cloth Electrode Powers 800-Hour Seawater Electrolysis

10 months 17 days ago

KIER was established in 1977 and is the leading national institute for energy technology R&D in South Korea. It has recently developed carbon cloth-based electrodes for seawater electrolysis, aiming to address global energy and water challenges. Significant recent achievements from KIER include design and manufacture o

South Korea’s KIER Triples Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Efficiency with Breakthrough Ruthenium Catalyst

11 months 23 days ago

KIER is responsible for major hydrogen and clean energy research, supporting the project as the primary institution[5].

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