Voyex offers a zero-emission alternative to diesel for heavy-duty applications using Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology. Their solution allows for the storage and transportation of hydrogen at room temperature and pressure, enabling the reuse of existing diesel infrastructure for hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines (H2-ICE).
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Heavy-duty industries and applications that rely on diesel fuel face significant challenges in reducing CO₂ emissions and other pollutants. The transportation and storage of hydrogen pose logistical and safety concerns, hindering its widespread adoption as a clean energy source.
Solution
Voyex provides a zero-emission alternative to diesel using Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology, enabling the storage and transportation of hydrogen at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. Voyex LOHC can be integrated into existing diesel infrastructure and used with hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines (H2-ICE) or solid oxide fuel cells. The LOHC system releases hydrogen using waste heat from the engine, maximizing energy efficiency and reducing the need for external energy sources. Voyex LOHC offers a safer profile than diesel, with a higher flashpoint and similar toxicity, facilitating easier permitting and handling.
Target Audience
Voyex targets industries that rely on heavy-duty applications, including construction, maritime, transport and storage, trucking, and industrial sites, seeking to reduce emissions and transition to cleaner energy sources.
Features
- LOHC synthesis using biofuel side streams and recycled plastics in a closed-loop circular process
- Hydrogenation process to bond hydrogen to the LOHC, achieving 100% hydrogen storage capacity
- De-hydrogenation process to release hydrogen from the LOHC using waste heat at temperatures between 200-220°C
- LOHC+ and LOHC- remain liquid above -15°C and are stored at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure
- High hydrogen storage capacity of 60 kg H₂ per ton of LOHC
- Well-to-wheel efficiency of 35-40%
- Compatibility with existing diesel infrastructure, including standard tanks and port terminals
- De-hydrogenation systems designed for integration into existing assets