A Biomimetic Microfluidic Electrolyzer

MacGHyver is the acronym for the Microfluidic wAstewater treatment and Creation of Green HYdrogen Via Electrochemical Reactions. MacGhyver produces green hydrogen from wastewater using innovation in high-volume microfluidics, non-CRM electrodes, and electrochemical compression. The design consists of modular, stackable units, capable of small to large-scale production volume. The novel components (microfluidic electrolyzer, electrochemical compressor, separator) are combined with existing renewable energy sources, for maximum sustainability. Design and development are guided by the life-cycle analysis of each system.

A Biomimetic Microfluidic Electrolyzer

MacGhyver is the acronym for the Microfluidic wastewater treatment and Creation of Green Hydrogen Via Electrochemical Reactions. MacGhyver produces green hydrogen from wastewater using innovation in high-volume microfluidics, non-CRM electrodes, and electrochemical compression. The design consists of modular, stackable units, capable of small to large-scale production volume. The novel components (microfluidic electrolyzer, electrochemical compressor, separator) are combined with existing renewable energy sources, for maximum sustainability. Design and development are guided by the life-cycle analysis of each system.

MacGhyver WP's

The MacGhyver project is divided into 8 different Work Packages

Overarching Goals

Current Benchmark

50 - 83 kWh/kg

45% - 78 %

700-1400 $/kWel

1 - 12 kg CO2/ kg H2

Electrical Use

Energy Efficiency

Capital Cost

Carbon Footprint

MacGhyver Goal

< 45 kWh/kg

> 90%

200 $/kWel

1kg CO2/ kg H2

Overarching Goals

Current Benchmark

50 - 83 kWh/kg

45% - 78 %

700-1400 $/kWel

1 - 12 kg CO2/ kg H2

Electrical Use

Energy Efficiency

Capital Cost

Carbon Footprint

MacGhyver Goal

< 45 kWh/kg

> 90%

200 $/kWel

1kg CO2/ kg H2

Timeline

Raw material selection Electrolyzer design Project’s website & Dissemination plan

September 2022

Main results: Scale-up design Electrochemical compressor Energy calculator for the system model

September 2023

Main results: System integration Wastewater electrolysis Life Cycle Analysis & Cost (LCA & LCC)

September 2024

Main results: Final performance characteristics Upgraded LCA & LCC POC Validation

September 2025

TRL4
MacGhyver system validated in a lab.

September 2026

TRL7
Industrial pilots Business partnerships Further developments

September 2028

Timeline

Raw material selection Electrolyzer design Project’s website & Dissemination plan

September 2022

Main results: Scale-up design Electrochemical compressor Energy calculator for the system model

September 2023

Main results: System integration Wastewater electrolysis Life Cycle Analysis & Cost (LCA & LCC)

September 2024

Main results: Final performance characteristics Upgraded LCA & LCC POC Validation

September 2025

TRL4

September 2026

TRL7
Industrial pilots Business partnerships Further developments

September 2028

Technological Novelties

RAW MATERIAL
ELECTRODES
Bifunctional transition metal electrocatalysts
ELECTROCHEMICAL Compression & Separation
Bifunctional transition metal electrocatalysts
MINIATURIZED ELECTROLYZER Biomimetic & Microfluidics
High current density (> 10 times) & Low cell overpotential (> 25%)
LCA, LCC & SUSTAINABILITY
ANALYSIS
Accurate monitor for KPIs
Viable benchmark for sustainability

Technological Novelties

RAW MATERIAL ELECTRODES
Bifunctional transition metal electrocatalysts
ELECTROCHEMICAL Compression & Separation
Bifunctional transition metal electrocatalysts
MINIATURIZED ELECTROLYZER Biomimetic & Microfluidics
High current density (> 10 times) & Low cell overpotential (> 25%)
LCA, LCC & SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS
Accurate monitor for KPIs
Viable benchmark for sustainability

European Innovation Council

This project has received funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) under grant agreement No 101069981. The EIC receives support from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme 

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European Innovation Council

This project has received funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) under grant agreement No 101069981. The EIC receives support from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme 

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