The STORMING project was proud to present its latest research during the 12th International Conference on Industrial Ecology (ISIE2025), a key global forum for discussing sustainable systems and life cycle thinking. Our contribution took the form of a scientific poster focusing on the environmental assessment of methane catalytic cracking technologies for producing hydrogen and carbon nanotubes (CNTs).
As the energy transition accelerates, hydrogen is increasingly positioned as a clean fuel alternative. However, the sustainability of hydrogen production methods remains under close scrutiny. Methane decomposition offers the potential to generate hydrogen without emitting CO₂, and it creates solid carbon by-products that can be upgraded into useful nanomaterials. In this context, the STORMING project investigates structured catalytic reactors powered by renewable electricity, aiming to improve both process efficiency and environmental performance.
The poster presented at ISIE2025 showcases a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparing different catalyst preparation routes under realistic lab-scale conditions. In particular, the study looks at co-precipitation and mechanochemical synthesis approaches, evaluating their impacts across various environmental categories. This work supports the project’s goal to ensure that technological advancements are developed with sustainability built in—not just in performance, but throughout the entire life cycle.
ISIE2025 offered an ideal setting to exchange perspectives with the international industrial ecology community, and to gather feedback that will help guide the next phases of the project. As STORMING progresses toward further scale-up and integration of its technologies, LCA will remain a central tool to ensure that every step forward is also a step toward real-world impact.
Stay connected with us as we continue to assess and advance cleaner pathways for hydrogen and carbon materials!