Materials Design and Discovery - T1
T1 will deliver new methodologies and scalable synthesis routes for knowledge-based catalyst discovery and design for the Power-to-X processes described in the X-trails. To accelerate the discovery of new catalysts, T1 integrates computational discovery, advanced synthesis methods, detailed analysis, in-depth materials characterization and testing using proper benchmark protocols.
The catalysts used in current Power-to-X technologies have several limitations, leading to low energy efficiency and slowing down the green transition. We need a new approach to designing and discovering catalysts to improve this.
T1 seeks to understand and control the catalyst materials and the fundamental reactions and processes at the catalyst-electrolyte/gas interface to create the next generation of Power-to-X catalysts, supports, and electrode materials with more complex structures.
The T1 methodology integrates precise synthesis methods for discovery and scalable synthesis. In this way, T1 will provide pathways to new efficient catalysts that can be scaled up for commercialization to meet the global demand.
Power-to-X is a key component in securing the green transition. However, current Power-to-X technologies have efficiencies that are not yet high enough for upscaling and widespread use. Developing new and improved catalysts is a critical step in securing a wide-scale global deployment of Power-to-X processes.