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Stable Electrodes and Membrane-free Design Improve Process Viability
12-Dec-2022
Global
Technology Research
DA74-01-00-00-00
EG02292-GL-TR_27249
Water electrolysis using electrolyzers powered by renewable energy produces green hydrogen, considered the most sustainable hydrogen type. Conventional electrolyzers require high water purity for hydrogen production as the impurities and salt contents damage the electrode and other components of the electrolyzer cells. However, over 96.5% of naturally available water exists as brackish or salt water. Hence, with the increasing intensity of water scarcity worldwide, the requirement for pure water will likely become a major roadblock for green hydrogen production using conventional electrolyzers. Direct saltwater electrolysis technologies can produce hydrogen using salt water as an electrolyte for extended periods and, thus, likely to play an essential role in the future of green hydrogen.
In this study, Frost & Sullivan analyzes:
• Promising saltwater electrolysis technology approaches
• Growth drivers and restraints for technology adoption
• Stakeholders developing innovative solutions
• Global patent landscape, leading patent owners/applicants, and research areas
• Commercialization opportunities
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?The Strategic Imperative 8™: Factors Creating Pressure on Growth
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Direct Saltwater Electrolysis Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Research Methodology
Scope of Analysis
Segmentation
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Direct Saltwater Electrolysis Advantages and Challenges
Technology Introduction
Electrochemical Cell with Forward Osmosis Enables Efficient and Stable Direct Saltwater Electrolysis
Hybrid Electrolyzer with Hydrazine Allows Energy-efficient Direct Saltwater Electrolysis
The Working Mechanism of a Hybrid Electrolyzer
Inbuilt Corrosion Resistance Enables Anode to Withstand Saltwater Electrolysis
Membrane-free Design for Cost-competitive Direct Seawater Electrolysis
Batch Electrolysis for Cost-efficient Hydrogen Production
Membrane-free Design Enables Direct Seawater Electrolysis
Technology Integration Enables Hydrogen Production from Saltwater
PEM Electrolysis with Desalination Enables Offshore Hydrogen Production
The Direct Saltwater Electrolysis Patent Landscape
Direct Saltwater Electrolysis Patent Landscape (continued)
Growth Opportunity 1: Development of Modular and Energy-efficient Direct Seawater Electrolysis to Power the Maritime Industry
Growth Opportunity 1: Development of Modular and Energy-efficient Direct Seawater Electrolysis to Power the Maritime Industry (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Integrating Direct Saltwater Electrolysis with Offshore Wind
Growth Opportunity 2: Integrating Direct Saltwater Electrolysis with Offshore Wind (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Technology Convergence to Address a Multitude of Challenges in Direct Saltwater Electrolysis
Growth Opportunity 3: Technology Convergence to Address a Multitude of Challenges in Direct Saltwater Electrolysis (continued)
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| Deliverable Type | Technology Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Paritosh Doshi |
| Industries | Energy |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Electrolysis Green Hydrogen |
| Keyword 2 | Seawater Electrolysis for Hydrogen Production |
| Keyword 3 | hydrogen electrolyzer manufacturers |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | DA74-01-00-00-00 |