Aim

In broad terms, WIRA-SET aims to minimize the environmental and societal impact of electrochemical technologies through its research efforts. The specific approaches to achieving this goal will vary across each research project supported by WIRA-SET, focusing primarily on addressing material and methodological challanges.

One significant material challenge involves developing alternative materials to replace per- and polyfuorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in electrochemical technologies. By creating, testing and validate PFAS-free sealing materials and membranes, WIRA-SET seeks to enhance sustainability by reduscing the release of these persistent chemicals into environment throughout the lifecycle of electrochemical technologies.

Another critical material challenge pertains to minimizing the use of critical raw materials (CRM), notably platinum group metals, in electrochemical technologies. WIRA-SET research projects will focus on optimizing processes for scaling up material production for electrodes and ion-exchange membranes, as well as designing and manufacturing electrochemical cells and stacks.

Electrochemical technologies has a wide range of applications. To begin with, WIRA-SET has gathered partners with expertise in redox flow batteries and proton exchange membrane water electrolysis. Over time, the ambition is to include partners with expertise in other applications.

Information and picture of the premises of the WIRA

More information about the possibilities offered by WIRA-SET and how to engage in collaborative research projects can be found at the webpages created and maintained by the partners of the WIRA-SET consortium WISE Industrial Arena – Sustainable Eletrochemical Technology | Unlocking Energy: Dive into Electrochemical Flow Systems with WIRA-SET

Research projects

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Partners