This is through a new agreement with BASF New Business (BNB) with the purpose to develop and test a new proton conductive Celtec membrane with stronger mechanical properties that can operate at higher temperatures and a higher-pressure differential.
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The new membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) technology created as a result of the partnership is expected to significantly improve the performance of HyPoint’s turbo air-cooled high-temperature proton-exchange membrane (HTPEM) fuel cell system.
Because of the membrane’s enhanced mechanical properties together with an advanced MEA design with gas diffusion electrodes, it is expected that it will significantly reduce the MEA’s weight while also increasing its durability.
As well as this, the new high-performance fuel cell system is expected to achieve more than 3,000 watts per kg, an increase of at least 50% over the current system, and become available to customers in mid-2024.
Dr. Alex Ivanenko, founder and CEO of HyPoint, said, “BASF has substantial experience in the manufacture and development of HTPEMs, MEAs, as well as the necessary chemicals and compositions for hydrogen fuel cells.
“Our collaboration will yield next-generation membranes and membrane-electrode assemblies that result in a significant improvement to our system’s specific power, durability, and operational temperature range.
“Together, these will satisfy the requirements of the air transportation market, including narrow-body aircraft. It will also enable us to increase our production volume to meet customer demand and continue to expand capacity.”
US DOE, General Motors, Microsoft and Plug Power
What does the US Department of Energy (DOE), General Motors, Microsoft and Plug Power have in common? They’re all speaking at H2 View’s North American Virtual Hydrogen Event in October. Will you be joining us on October 19?
North America is in a prime position to lead efforts in decarbonisation, but it still has great distances to travel. The region has been giving chase in a race to green hydrogen dominated by Europe and Asia-Pacific. If policymakers and industry can work together and take the right steps to realise a hydrogen vision, the region is perfectly placed to expand its global energy leadership at scale and speed.
What lessons can be learned from Europe’s policymakers? What are the challenges to be overcome? What are the strengths and opportunities? How can North America go from giving chase to taking a lead in hydrogen? These are all questions our virtual event will address across H2 View’s four pillars of Mobility, Power, Policy and Technology.
Further information on the event, agenda and confirmed speakers can be found here.
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