Microfluidic wAstewater treatment and Creation of Green HYdrogen Via Electrochemical Reactions

MacGhyver innovatively produces green hydrogen from wastewater through modular microfluidics and electrochemical methods, yielding clean water and supporting sustainable energy goals.

Subsidie
€ 3.644.380
2022

Projectdetails

Introduction

MacGhyver produces green hydrogen from wastewater using innovation in high-volume microfluidics, non-CRM electrodes, and electrochemical compression.

Water Treatment and Byproducts

The device performs advanced water treatment while producing hydrogen, resulting in clean water as a byproduct.

Design Features

The design consists of modular, stackable units, capable of small to large scale production volume.

Novel Components

The novel components include:

  • Microfluidic electrolyser
  • Electrochemical compressor
  • Separator

These components are combined with existing renewable energy sources for maximum sustainability.

Development Approach

Design and development are guided by life-cycle analysis of each system.

Conclusion

Ultimately, the device enables the production of clean energy and clean water, a key enabling technology for decarbonization and the advent of the European Green Deal.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 3.644.380
Totale projectbegroting€ 3.644.380

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-9-2022
Einddatum31-8-2026
Subsidiejaar2022

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • EDEN TECHpenvoerder
  • UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA - LA MANCHA
  • TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT
  • GOTTFRIED WILHELM LEIBNIZ UNIVERSITAET HANNOVER
  • TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT CLAUSTHAL
  • POLITECHNIKA POZNANSKA

Land(en)

FranceSpainNetherlandsGermanyPoland

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