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GIANCE

In the EU research project GIANCE, HydroSolid is investigating how graphene-based materials influence PEM electrolysis and hydrogen storage.

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The project

As a consortium partner in the EU project GIANCE, HydroSolid is investigating the influence of graphene-based materials on two applications: PEM electrolysis and hydrogen storage. Materials are being produced and analysed for both use cases.

GIANCE is funded by the EU research and innovation programme Horizon Europe. The European funded project runs from October 2023 to October 2026 and will conclude in October 2026.

HydroSolid’s contribution

In 2024, HydroSolid developed the two use cases. In 2025, this was followed by the production and analysis of the materials as well as an interim report. The contribution thus covers both the application-oriented investigation and the preparation of the research results.

Key facts and project status

  • Use cases: influence of graphene on PEM electrolysis and on hydrogen storage.
  • Project period: October 2023 to October 2026. Completion in October 2026.
  • Funded by Horizon Europe; a European consortium coordinated by Eurecat.

Consortium partners

The consortium launched with 23 partners from 10 countries. The overview below also includes former participants and Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions France, which is additionally listed in CORDIS.

  • Eurecat – Fundació EurecatSpain · Project coordinator
  • Centro Ricerche Fiat SCPAItaly
  • Boeing Turkey Havacılık ve Ticaret Limited ŞirketiTürkiye
  • FORTH – Idryma Technologias kai ErevnasGreece
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  • CNR – Istituto di Struttura della Materia (CNR-ISM)Italy
  • FORVIA / Faurecia Systèmes d’Échappement SASFrance · Participation ended
  • Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (ICT / LBF)Germany
  • Dawn Aerospace Nederland B.V.Netherlands · Participation ended
  • Fundación BCMaterialsSpain
  • IRIS S.r.l.Italy
  • Crossfire S.r.l.Italy
  • Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR)Netherlands
  • CTAG – Automotive Technology Centre of GaliciaSpain
  • TNO – Brightlands Materials CenterNetherlands
  • HydroSolid GmbHAustria
  • Graphenea S.A.Spain
  • Lenntech B.V.Netherlands
  • V. E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of UkraineUkraine
  • Nanoprom Chemicals S.r.l. Società BenefitItaly
  • Bax Innovation Consulting S.L. / Bax&CompanySpain
  • PNO Digital S.r.l. / PNO Innovation DigitalItaly
  • University of Northumbria at NewcastleUnited Kingdom · Associated partner
  • Universal Matter GBR LtdUnited Kingdom · Associated partner
  • Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions FranceFrance

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