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Scientist looks at how electrolyzers age
Christine Heume is doctoral researcher at the Institute of Energy Technologies – Fundamental Electrochemistry (IET-1).
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— Manfred Stich / Zeiss

„I look at how electrolyzers age. These devices can be used to produce hydrogen from water and electricity. Hydrogen is an important component of the energy transition and also a key raw material for the chemical industry. Over time, the performance of electrolyzers declines. To identify the cause of this, I use methods such as computed tomography to look into their core component: the membrane electrode assembly. We have already discovered an unusual ageing process. Now, we need to find out how this process develops — and how it can be avoided."
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Christine Heume

  • Institute of Energy Technologies (IET)
  • Fundamental Electrochemistry (IET-1)
Building 09.7 /
Room 306
+49 2461/61-85820
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This text is taken from the 2/25 issue of effzett.

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