Robust, sustainable supply chain for hydrogen technologies
It is crucial that Europe’s energy system is as independent as possible of critical raw materials. As part of the EU project SUSTAINCELL, we are working with collaborators across Europe to support industry in developing a new generation of electrolysers and fuel cells. The focus is on technologies that can be applied at high and low temperatures. Our primary goal is to establish a sustainable European supply chain for materials, components and cells that offer higher performance and durability.
Our exhibit showcases an electrocatalyst developed as part of the project. It consists of a nanoscale carbon network approximately 300 nanometres in size, into which three-nanometre platinum particles are uniformly embedded in the porous structure. The catalyst is produced using a scalable and rapid flame spray pyrolysis process. The catalyst’s unique structure ensures high durability and performance in fuel cells and offers a sustainable alternative to platinum-containing carbon-based catalysts.
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German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics
Email contact-dlr@DLR.de
Scalable production of complex electrocatalyst nanostructures enabled by dual-nozzle flame synthesis for fuel cells, electrolysers, and batteries
Highly durable fuel cell electrodes enabled by Pt-embedded nanoscale carbon network produced via rapid and scalable flame synthesis
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