On May 12-14, 2025, the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL) hosted the consortium meeting of the InnoHyppy project – "Innovative Catalyst Development and Regeneration for Clean Hydrogen Production via Methane Pyrolysis".
The three-day meeting brought together researchers from the Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI), ISSP UL, and the Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI, Slovenia) to discuss recent scientific results, a patent application, upcoming publications, and open questions related to project implementation.
Key topics included progress reports and planning for all work packages and hands-on experiments. A special activity was organised in which LEI-synthesised catalysts were prepared and tested together with partners, and carbon materials obtained from the pyrolysis process were also analysed before being sent to JSI for the fabrication of pesticide sensors. The program was brightened up with a guided tour to ISSP’s laboratories, and a cultural excursion to Riga’s renowned Art Nouveau district, fostering both scientific exchange and international collaboration.
The InnoHyppy project aims to develop a sustainable, CO₂-free hydrogen production method using regenerable catalysts and innovative material design. It directly supports Europe's clean energy transition goals by enhancing the efficiency and circularity of methane pyrolysis technologies. Project is funded by the M-ERA.NET programme in cooperation with the Latvian Council of Science (No. ES RTD/2023/15).
