Green Hydrogen at $1 Per Kilo by 2031? Inside KU and Avium's $5M DOE-Backed Quest for Cost-Saving Catalyst Innovations

Green Hydrogen at $1 Per Kilo by 2031? Inside KU and Avium's $5M DOE-Backed Quest for Cost-Saving Catalyst Innovations Karmactive Staff

The University of Kansas and Avium received a $5 million grant from DOE as part of a $750 million initiative to reduce the cost of green hydrogen production.

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Green hydrogen is predicted to cost $1 per kilogram by 2031.

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Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl rhodium complexes (CpRh) are used in KU research to produce water-splitting catalysts.

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Compared to traditional hydrogen production from natural gas, which emits CO2, green hydrogen offers a cleaner option.

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Investigations on pulse radiolysis at Brookhaven National Laboratory produced significant advances in the development of catalysts.

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Green hydrogen could help grids balance energy storage by storing excess solar energy for later use

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Technical training programs at the Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center and the "Avium Summer Experience" for students in Kansas City are part of the initiative.

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Green hydrogen is finding new applications in sustainable aviation fuels, grid energy storage, and the decarbonization of the chemical industry.

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The project aims to improve catalyst performance for broader integration into renewable energy systems, increase manufacturing capacity, and reduce production costs.

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