Overview of the ZBT
Since its establishment in 2001, the ZBT – Center for Fuel Cell Technology in Duisburg has closed the gap between basic university research and industrial development departments.
In more than 20 years, the ZBT has acquired comprehensive know-how in application-oriented research in the fields of fuel cells, hydrogen and electrolysis. With its expertise, ZBT is a sought-after research and development partner and consulting service provider.
Departments
In our seven scientific departments, our large team of scientists work on research and industrial projects relating to practical issues concerning fuel cells, hydrogen and electrolysis on a daily basis. This ranges from functional materials, components and systems to entire infrastructures. We also investigate and continuously develop manufacturing processes to pave the way for optimal mass production.
It is important to acknowledge the contribution of the many people who work in our Technical and Commercial Services departments to keep the instute running.
Equipment
The media supply in our main laboratory has just been massively expanded so that we can also test in higher performance classes, for example in relation to mobility applications. We develop and build most of our high-tech test stands ourselves. In addition, we have many high-performance analytical devices for material characterisation, such as an X-ray microscope, 3D microscope and thermogravimetric analysis device.
Moreover, the ZBT has successfully established a highly effective ammonia infrastructure, thereby promoting the advancement of technologies relating to hydrogen derivatives. On our hydrogen test field, we can set up and analyse the interaction of entire systems.
Recent awards
Our supporting association
The Verein zur Förderung des Zentrums für BrennstoffzellenTechnik e.V. supports the ZBT in its work. Members gain insights into research and development at the ZBT and make valuable contacts with each other as well as the ZBT.
Founding:
24 September 2002
Headquaters:
Duisburg
Founding Members:
8
Current Members:
38 (as of August 2024)
General meeting:
Yearly
Board of Directors:
Carsten Krause, Chairman – Dr. Frank Koch, Deputy Chairman & Treasurer
Promotion of research and development at ZBT
Assistance in seeking industrial partners
Cooperation with ZBT in the development of the research and development programme
Network platform
The ZBT is an affiliated institute of the University of Duisburg-Essen and a member of the Johannes Rau Research Community
Directions
Please note our current information on directions and parking:
The ZBT is currently difficult to reach due to roadworks in the immediate vicinity, and the parking situation is very limited. If possible, please travel by public transport or allow extra time for parking and walking.
One-way street regulation: Due to construction work, access to the ZBT site via Carl-Benz-Straße is only possible from the south via Forsthausweg until further notice.
New branch office
The ZBT recently opened a branch office, not far from the main site, the “Tectrum” Bismarckstraße 120-142, 47057 Duisburg-Neudorf,
Route description
From Duisburg main station:
Take bus number 933 or 926 to the final stop “Uni Nord” (journey time: 11-15 min).
Alternatively, take tram line 901 in the direction of Mülheim/Ruhr to the “Zoo/Uni” stop and follow the signs from there to the university area “L” (journey time: approx. 5 min + walk).
From Düsseldorf and Frankfurt airports:
At Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), take the SkyTrain from the terminal to the airport railway station. From there, take a train to Duisburg main station (journey time depends on the train selected). Continue as described above.
Alternatively: A taxi journey from Düsseldorf airport takes approx. 25 minutes and costs around 60 Euro (as of 7/2024).
from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) take the ICE express train to Duisburg Central Station (journey time: approx. 1:15 – 2 hours). Continue as described above.
Note for travelling by TAXI:
If the taxi driver does not know the ZBT, please enter the address “Forsthausweg 1, Duisburg” as your destination.
When using a navigation device:
Road closure due to construction site in the immediate vicinity – therefore enter “Forsthausweg 1, Duisburg” until further notice!
From the A40 and A3 motorways, take the Duisburg-Kaiserberg exit at the Kaiserberg intersection.
Turn left at the traffic lights onto Carl-Benz-Straße. Keep right at the fork towards Duisburg-Zentrum. Then turn right onto Mülheimer Straße.
After a few hundred metres, turn left into Lotharstraße. Then turn left into Forsthausweg.
Access to the ZBT site is currently only possible via the entrance at the Fraunhofer InHaus Centre (Forsthausweg 1).
There are limited parking spaces at the ZBT. Additional free parking spaces: on Forsthausweg, bear right at the left-hand bend and then keep right.
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