Throughout the hydrogen value chain, a wide range of metallic and non-metallic materials are used to serve many different purposes. Their selection is based on numerous factors, such as material properties, availability, and cost, as well as process conditions and other requirements concerning strength, weight, temperature, pressure, corrosion resistance, conductivity, etc. In this section you can find news items related to the materials used in all equipment associated with water electrolysis, hydrogen transport, storage, and processing. If you would like to see your news release published here and in our email newsletter, please feel free to contact Matjaž Matošec.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT and Ruhr University Bochum have discovered that carbon-based bipolar plates can be a more cost-efficient and scalable alternative to the titanium bipolar plates typically used in PEM electrolysis.
3M has completed a strategic investment in Ohmium International, a developer of PEM electrolyzer systems for green hydrogen production. This investment is part of 3M’s commitment to advancing technologies that support the transition to a low-carbon economy and may also help the company further decarbonize its own operations.
Researchers at DTU have fabricated and tested a new type of ceramic electrolysis cells with Ni-GDC fuel electrodes and demonstrated that instead of wearing out, the electrodes maintain their performance. Electrolysis cells play a key role in converting electricity from wind turbines and solar cells into fuels such as hydrogen, methanol, and ammonia.
WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH has introduced new materials applied as liquid sealants and adhesives for automated production of alkaline, AEM, and PEM electrolyser stacks, significantly speeding up the process compared to manual assembly. These materials offer high chemical resistance, low hydrogen permeation, and good adhesion.
LANXESS has developed special ion exchange resin grades within its Lewatit UltraPure range that are suitable for water treatment in PEM electrolysis. The company recommends its Lewatit UltraPure 1242 MD, 1212 MD, and 1295 MD ion exchange resins, which are optimized for this application, to ensure low TOC (Total Organic Carbon) levels.
Ionomr Innovations has released a catalyst coated membrane (CCM) based on its Aemion® anion exchange membranes (AEMs) for reference development of low-cost green hydrogen systems. This marks ‘a new era’ for green hydrogen production, featuring iridium-free CCMs devoid of toxic PFSA substances.
Horizon Fuel Cell has announced a technology breakthrough on Anion Exchange Membranes (AEM) that could play a crucial role in realising the targeted $1/kg green hydrogen production cost at scale. This development has been achieved in collaboration with partners on base materials and manufacturing processes.
Strohm recently completed an extensive hydrogen testing program on its Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) at TÜV-SÜD in Germany. Spanning six months, the assessment evaluated permeation across various pressures and temperatures using a full-scale TCP with two end-fittings. The findings were highly promising.
Researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research in Japan have developed a solid electrolyte for transporting hydride ions (H⁻) at room temperature. This breakthrough means that the advantages of hydrogen-based solid-state batteries and fuel cells are within practical reach, including improved safety, efficiency, and energy density.
Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and W. L. Gore & Associates have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of advanced polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems. The joint effort between the parties will encompass key aspects of PEM development.
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