GenCell achieved lab results indicating faradaic efficiency of 50% in its green ammonia synthesis process, compared to 25% efficiency achieved by traditional green ammonia synthesis methods.
These results are thanks to the development of new methods and techniques which overcome the most challenging steps in the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) process. GenCell’s methods may eventually enable the production of green ammonia at a cost lower than the alternative method currently in widespread use.
The company’s “novel process” synthesizes green ammonia directly from water at very low temperature and pressure in comparison to the traditional green ammonia production processes.
Rami Reshef, CEO and Co-Founder of GenCell, said, “This breakthrough technology will increase the availability of green ammonia for the traditional ammonia consumption market sectors which we are familiar, namely energy, agriculture, maritime, aviation and semiconductors.
“We see great business potential associated with this scientific breakthrough and are acting to complete the development of this valuable technology together with our partner, TDK Corporation.”
TDK Corporation has announced its intention to exercise its right to continue to invest in the project and has made additional significant progress in the development process which has exceeded the initial expectations of the company.
GenCell is also planning to submit a patent application for its breakthrough green ammonia technology and is currently evaluating the significance of the scientific and commercial implications derived from the development.
Reshef added, “We understand this scientific breakthrough to signify strong business potential and to reinforce our strong interest in advancing this project and moving forward with our technology development towards the next milestone.
“We are confident that the combination of this new technology together with our existing products will enable GenCell to offer the world a unique approach to the delivery of self-contained, green, grid-independent and resilient DER power solutions.”
The company is devising a clean, energy efficient method for producing green ammonia which could offer an emission-free alternative to around 235 million tonnes of ammonia being produced each year through traditional processes. The value of this is estimated to be $100bn.
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