Project
The future of energy begins with a SINGLE step
The project will enable ammonia as an energy carrier in the hydrogen value chain through demonstration of a Proton Ceramic Electrochemical Reactor (PCER) that integrates
• ammonia dehydrogenation (ADH) reaction
• hydrogen separation
• heat management
• compression
in a SINGLE stage.
The technology
SINGLE expands on the technology already demonstrated in Clark et al. “Single-step hydrogen production from NH3, CH4, and biogas in stacked proton ceramic reactors”.
The key technology component of PCER is the electrochemical cell, that is engineered to act as a durable ADH catalyst and a voltage-driven membrane for hydrogen separation and compression.
The realization of the 4 process steps in a single reactor allows the technology to achieve unprecedented energy efficiencies and directly deliver high purity pressurized hydrogen.
SINGLE will demonstrate the technology at a 10 kg H2 /day scale and provide a pathway for future scaleup systems ranging from small (fuelling stations) to large centralized (at harbour) deployments.
Outcomes
The SINGLE project advances through six key phases: from the initial concept of a proton ceramic reactor stack to pilot validation at 10 kg of H₂ per day, through research on catalyst optimization and metal nitridation, process control and modelling, culminating in a full Life Cycle Assessment to evaluate sustainability and impact.
To explore each phase in more detail, visit the dedicated project Outcomes page.
Consortium
The consortium counts on partners from the industry, institute and academia sectors with high world-wide excellence in the respective fields of catalysis, electrochemical membrane reactors, life-cycle assessment, process engineering, control systems and hydrogen fuelling stations.