PROJECT KARPET

KARPET stands for Katalytische Aktivierung von Textilien in einem R2R‐Prozess durch Nanomaterialien für die AEM‐Elektrolyse Technologie. That's German and translates as Catalytic activation of textiles in an R2R process using nanomaterials for AEM electrolysis technology. R2R: roll-to-roll, AEM: anion exchange membrane.

The energy industry needs solutions for the provision of green hydrogen. The aim of KARPET is to develop and manufacture catalytically activated textile substrates based on a roll-to-roll manufacturing process. Nanoparticles in perovskite/spinel structure or iron-nickel alloys and catalytically activated CNF are applied for alkaline electrolysis technology. The construction and testing of a high-pressure cell, which generates hydrogen and oxygen at up to 100 bar at the outlet, is carried out and the performance characteristics are evaluated on a new test bench.

Project KARPET is cofunded by the European Union and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection, and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.