Catalyst layers in an electrolysis cell play an essential role by increasing the reaction rates to form hydrogen and oxygen.
In PEM-electrolysis Platinum and Iridium are usually applied as coatings.
As these materials are high in price with a limited availability and recovering at end of life is technically costly, it is recommended to reduce the loading per cell area.
Innovative high-tech coating processes are being developed and adapted to produce very thin and efficient catalyst layers. The performance of the coated components is tested within the OITB.
Here is the updated text for your second showcase section, integrating the information about catalyst layers and the newly provided partner roles.
Showcase: Innovative Catalyst Layers for PEM Electrolysis
Catalyst layers in an electrolysis cell play an essential role by increasing the reaction rates to form hydrogen and oxygen. In PEM electrolysis, Platinum and Iridium are usually applied as coatings. As these materials are high in price with limited availability and recovering them at the end of life is technically costly, it is recommended to reduce the loading per cell area.
Innovative high-tech coating processes are being developed and adapted within the CLEANHYPRO project to produce very thin and efficient catalyst layers. The performance of these coated components is rigorously tested within the Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB) to ensure they meet the demands of industrial-scale clean hydrogen production.
Partners Involved:
Syensqo: Membrane provider
Umicore: Catalyst precursor provider
TNO: CCM manufacturer
VSParticle: PTE manufacturer
H2Greenplanet: Stack assembly
Fraunhofer-ISE: Validation of components in single cells and stack testing
