Oxford nanoSystems (OnS) has taken a significant step in advancing green hydrogen technology with the commissioning of a new demonstration coating plant. This development marks a critical phase in the application of their pioneering nanoFLUX electrode coating, following fruitful lab-scale tests conducted with several leading electrolyser manufacturers.
OnS has recently inaugurated a demonstration plant to further evaluate and validate its nanoFLUX technology, which has already shown promising results in initial lab tests. The new facility allows for the application of this advanced coating on a scale comparable to commercial electrolysers, facilitating comprehensive assessments under realistic operational conditions.
The nanoFLUX coating, a sophisticated metallic-alloy applied to electrolyser electrodes, enhances the efficiency of hydrogen production. It achieves this by improving the formation and release of gas bubbles during electrolysis, coupled with a proprietary catalyst that speeds up the hydrogen generation reaction. Compared to traditional Raney nickel coatings, OnS’s technology not only boosts hydrogen production by over 50% but also offers a significant cost reduction, as verified by E4Tech, part of the ERM Group, an international consulting firm specializing in sustainable energy technologies.
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A leading European electrolyser manufacturer’s CTO highlighted the effectiveness of the OnS coating, noting a substantial enhancement in performance during lab tests. This advancement supports OnS’s strategy to scale up their technology, aligning with the burgeoning demand for efficient and economical green hydrogen solutions.
Dr. Ian Russell, CEO of OnS, expressed enthusiasm about the plant’s launch, stating, “The commissioning of our demonstration plant is a crucial step in our efforts to contribute to the development of green hydrogen technology. Lab tests carried out by our OEM partners have confirmed the performance benefit of our nanoFLUX technology. We are now poised to demonstrate that these benefits can be delivered at scale – both in terms of electrolyser systems and production processes.”
With the green hydrogen sector expected to see a significant capacity increase, projected to exceed 100 GW by 2030, OnS is well-positioned to play a pivotal role in this expansion.
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