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.
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
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
ELECTROCHEMICAL Compression & Separation
MINIATURIZED ELECTROLYZER Biomimetic & Microfluidics
LCA, LCC & SUSTAINABILITY
ANALYSIS
Viable benchmark for sustainability
Technological Novelties
RAW MATERIAL ELECTRODES
ELECTROCHEMICAL Compression & Separation
MINIATURIZED ELECTROLYZER Biomimetic & Microfluidics
LCA, LCC & SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS
Viable benchmark for sustainability
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Mac Ghyver Kick-Off!
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©2022. MacGhyver. All Rights Reserved.
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