Postdoc: CO2-Free Hydrogen from Methane Pyrolysis

Research Focus

Keywords : Hydrogen, Methane Pyrolysis, experimental

CO₂-Free Hydrogen Generation via Methane Pyrolysis in Liquid Metal Reactors

This project focuses on the design, construction, and testing of a small-scale methane pyrolysis reactor to produce CO₂‑free hydrogen using liquid metals. The TE4S group has already developed a first prototype, and an upgraded laboratory‑scale reactor will be built to improve key components and enable detailed performance analysis. This small‑scale system will serve as a learning platform to gain the operational and design experience required for the development of a subsequent multi‑kilowatt reactor.

The selected researcher will work within a multidisciplinary team addressing complementary aspects of the technology. The project also includes the development of advanced process models, which will be systematically validated using experimental data generated in the project. In the final stage, the...