New colleague Hemanth Pippari

We are excited to share that MSc. Hemanth Pippari joined our group as PhD candidate in the field of Technical Thermo-Fluid Dynamics at TU Ilmenau. Along with Prof. Christian Cierpka and Sebastian Sachs, Hemanth will work in the KapMemLyse project with strong collaboration with Fraunhofer IKTS and Prof. Christian Dreßler (TU Ilmenau). Within the project, capillary assisted anion exchange membrane electrolysis will be developed for green hydrogen production funded by Thüringer Aufbaubank (TAB).

Green hydrogen is a cornerstone of the future energy landscape, crucial for reducing carbon emissions in sectors where electrification is not viable. It serves as a vital raw material for the chemical industry, a flexible energy carrier due to its transportability, and a means to enhance energy independence in Germany. Among the leading technologies for scalable green hydrogen production, capillary anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolysis stands out by offering cost-effective solutions without requiring expensive noble metals or fluorinated membranes. Compared to alkaline and proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis, AEM operates safely with low-concentration electrolytes or pure water, provides higher energy efficiency, and supports compact designs through high current densities. Its scalability, sustainability, and compatibility with renewable energy make AEM electrolysis a game-changer for the hydrogen economy.