This collaboration aims to make hydrogen generation more efficient and cost-effective, using renewable energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and support the transition to a sustainable future.
The research will be carried out through EnerHy – the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Centre for Doctoral Training led by Loughborough in partnership with Cranfield and Strathclyde universities – and will focus on improving the design and performance of hydrogen production systems. Work will take place at Loughborough’s Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology and CPH2’s Doncaster research site, led by Professor Sonya Calnan and Technology Development Manager Nick Baynes.
Founded in 2012 and listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM market in 2022, CPH2 designs and manufactures patented Membrane-Free Electrolysers™ for producing high-purity hydrogen and oxygen. Its technology eliminates costly platinum group metals and unreliable membranes, serving sectors from power and transportation to industry, commercial, data centres and wastewater treatment applications.
Paul Cassidy, CPH2’s Chief Technical Officer, said: “We’re committed to the continued research and development of the CPH2 Membrane-Free Electrolyser™ stack. This long-term project will significantly improve design, performance, and cost efficiency, further lowering the cost of hydrogen production. We’re proud to work with the EnerHy Centre for Doctoral Training at Loughborough University to sponsor pioneering research.”
Professor Sonya Calnan added: “We’re excited to collaborate with CPH2 on advancing green hydrogen technologies. This partnership offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals – whether recent graduates or those bringing valuable industrial experience – to contribute to research that will shape a sustainable energy future.”
A fully funded research studentship is available as part of this project. Applications are now open for candidates interested in joining this groundbreaking initiative.