BionicHydrogenBattery At present, hydrogen can only be stored and transported safely and in a space-saving manner using processes that require extremely high or low temperatures and high pressures. This requires a great deal of energy. With the fully automated biological system BionicHydrogenBattery, we are demonstrating a completely new solution: the volatile substance is converted into formic acid in a low-risk and energy-efficient manner with the help of bacteria – at a comparatively low temperature of around 65°C and low pressure of 1.5 bar. The acid can be easily stored and transported. At the destination, the same bacteria reverse the process and decompose the acid back into CO2 and hydrogen. While hydrogen can be used to generate electricity, the high-purity CO2 could go on to be used in the beverage industry, for example. In the exhibit, it is recycled as part of a circular economy and used again for the production of formic acid. Electrolysis: production of hydrogen from water. Cultivation reactor: optimal bacterial growth thanks to automation technology. Production reactor: conversion of hydrogen and CO2 into formic acid. Symbolized: the low-risk transport of formic acid in liquid form. Fuel cell: conversion of hydrogen into electrical energy by bacteria. Automation technology in the base: control and regulation of complex processes 28 29 1. Blue World 2. Strategy and Management 3. Climate Protection and Resource Efficiency 4. Technical Education 5. People at Festo 6. Ethics and Governance 7. GRI Index 8. Report Profile Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2023 Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2023
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