H2G Green Limited, a leader in sustainable energy solutions, announced a licensing agreement with Singapore’s A*STAR. The deal involves H2G’s subsidiary, Green Energy Investment Holding Private Limited (GEIH), and A*STAR’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE).
GEIH specializes in producing green hydrogen and high-value materials by transforming waste biomass. The partnership aims to commercialize a proprietary process developed by A*STAR IMRE to purify biochar into high-quality hard carbon. This material is mainly used as anodes in sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries, which are vital for energy storage, electric vehicles, and electronics.
Following the agreement, GEIH and A*STAR will scale up the biochar purification process to produce hard carbon for sodium-ion batteries. Sodium-ion batteries are considered more sustainable than lithium-ion batteries due to the abundance of sodium and their potential for grid storage and electric mobility.
Mr. Sydney Kwan, CEO of GEIH, expressed gratitude for A*STAR’s support. “Our collaboration is helping turn Singapore into a hub for sustainable technologies and green energy,” he said.
Research indicates that GEIH’s hard carbon outperforms existing options because of its high graphite content, making it particularly suitable for battery anodes. The process also converts biomass into hydrogen, biochar, bio-oil (for sustainable aviation fuel), and wood vinegar. It emphasizes circularity, with biochar helping sequester carbon and support various industries such as data centers, agriculture, etc.
Mr. Pek Hak Bin, CEO of H2G, highlighted hydrogen’s role in Singapore’s low-carbon future. “Our innovative, cost-effective hydrogen process is less carbon-intensive than electrolysis,” he stated. “Our hard carbon materials will enable industries to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable growth.”
This partnership aims to develop comprehensive solutions that leverage waste biomass, supporting Singapore’s sustainability goals and advancing green energy innovation.
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