PEM Electrolysis for hydrogen production from water: is platinum strictly required ?
Dihydrogen H2 has a bright future ahead in the drive for energy transition. However, it is seldom found in its natural state on Earth. Water electrolysis can produce carbon-free dihydrogen, provided that the electricity used is carbon-free. As part of the MoSHy project, which brings together three research laboratories including IFPEN, several methodologies are being developed, which combine experimentation and molecular modeling, in order to identifyhigh-performance electrocatalysts that are also frugal in terms of scarce resources. A promising avenue that has captured the attention of researchers is the use of molybdenum sulfide (MoS2)-based active phases in PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrocatalysts, which also opens up a possible conversion solution for these major ingredients in refining catalysts.
Safer intersections for cyclists: the contribution of modeling
Two Carnot institutes, Clim’adapt (Cerema) and IFPEN Transports Energie, joined forces to conduct a study aimed at making life easier and safer for cyclists in urban and suburban areas. The work focused on intersections with traffic lights since these are the locations where the risk of accidents is greatest.