Inspenet, July 29, 2023.
After almost a decade of research, a technology has been developed that allows the generation of green hydrogen using microwaves.
In Spain, the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) and the company Sener have signed an agreement to collaborate in the development of a green hydrogen generation pilot plant.
The plant is based on innovative technology developed by a team of researchers from the Institute for Applications of Information Technology and Advanced Communications (ITACA) of the UPV and the Institute of Chemical Technology (ITQ) of the CSIC.
Green hydrogen by microwave
After almost a decade of collaborative research, this team from the CSIC and the UPV has developed a technology that allows the generation of green hydrogen using microwaves. This innovative breakthrough is based on the phenomenon of microwave reduction of solid materials at unusually low temperatures compared to other technologies.
The technology, which has been internationally protected by a family of patents, allows electrochemical processes to be carried out directly without requiring electrodes , which significantly simplifies and reduces its practical application.
This advantage is achieved thanks to the freedom to design the architecture of the device and to select the operating conditions, especially the temperature. These factors provide greater flexibility and efficiency in the hydrogen generation process.
The development of technology has generated a significant impact worldwide, consolidating the CSIC and the Polytechnic University of Valencia as international leaders in this field.
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