Updates

Project launches and completions, conferences and workshops, visits from delegations from politics, business and science… There’s always a lot going on here. Here you can find the latest news from the ZBT.

Projects are being successfully completed and new ones launched. Our employees are also on the road a lot and can be found at our own events or at conferences and trade fairs.

We also regularly welcome delegations from business, science and politics. Sometimes even a chancellor or king drops by.

We publish exciting research results on a regular basis and are sometimes delighted to receive awards.

This is the right place if you want to immerse yourself in life at the ZBT.

Latest news: King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister-President Hendrik Wüst are being shown around the hydrogen test field at the ZBT - The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center - by a member of staff.

Our latest projects…

17. August, 2026

pAST-EL – Predictive AST Protocols for Alkaline Electrolysis

As part of the pAST-EL project, ZBT and DLR are developing predictive stress tests and machine learning models to detect degradation more quickly, predict service life more reliably, and optimise operating strategies for electrolysers.

3. August, 2026

grELjet

As part of the grELjet project, ZBT is collaborating with Fraunhofer ENAS to develop spatially resolved, optimised catalyst layers designed to reduce the iridium requirements of PEM electrolysers and increase their efficiency.

3. August, 2026

NH3-HRS

The NH3-HRS project is developing a compact system that converts ammonia directly into high-purity hydrogen at hydrogen refueling stations.

31. July, 2026

H2B – Is Hydrogen the Right Solution for Energy-Intensive SMEs?

New Interreg Project H2B Provides Entrepreneurs with Clarity on Hydrogen as an Energy Solution.

…and all the other news from ZBT

20. August, 2026

New ZBT publication: More stable MnO₂ anodes for PEM water electrolysis

New ZBT research shows how Nb/F co-doping can make MnO₂ anodes for PEM water electrolysis more stable and efficient.

20. August, 2026

Hydrogen in Focus: From Research to Application

How do hydrogen technologies make the transition from research to industrial application? Two interviews from the H2Raum blog series provide insights into the work of the ZBT, ranging from hydrogen infrastructure, quality assurance and refuelling to science communication, networking and knowledge transfer.

4. August, 2026

ZBT at the Hydrogen Technology Expo 2026 in Hamburg

Meet ZBT and the partners of MAT4HY.NRW from 20 to 22 October 2026, at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg.

30. July, 2026

High-Performance AEM Electrolysis Without Platinum Group Metals

A new scientific paper published in the Journal of Power Sources demonstrates the potential of electroplated nickel-sulfur cathodes on stainless steel nonwoven fabric.

29. July, 2026

New Instrument for Gas Analysis

The gas analysis laboratory at ZBT is being expanded to include an HPLC-QTOF mass spectrometer.

29. July, 2026

Electrolysis Test Facility Now Fully Operational

The ZBT has successfully validated a new 40-kW test bench for PEM water electrolysis for pressurized operation.

27. July, 2026

ZBT’s Successful Participation in STADTRADELN 2026

The “ZBT Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Center” team finished this year’s STADTRADELN with a strong overall performance.

27. July, 2026

New Opportunities for In-Situ Materials Analysis at the ZBT

The X-ray diffractometer (XRD) at the ZBT has successfully completed the validation phase.

All the latest news from the ZBT – including older items

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Title	Date	Description
New ZBT publication: More stable MnO₂ anodes for PEM water electrolysis	20. August, 2026	New ZBT research shows how Nb/F co-doping can make MnO₂ anodes for PEM water electrolysis more stable and efficient.	Read more
Hydrogen in Focus: From Research to Application	20. August, 2026	How do hydrogen technologies make the transition from research to industrial application? Two interviews from the H2Raum blog series provide insights into the work of the ZBT, ranging from hydrogen infrastructure, quality assurance and refuelling to science communication, networking and knowledge transfer.	Read more
ZBT at the Hydrogen Technology Expo 2026 in Hamburg	4. August, 2026	Meet ZBT and the partners of MAT4HY.NRW from 20 to 22 October 2026, at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg.	Read more
High-Performance AEM Electrolysis Without Platinum Group Metals	30. July, 2026	A new scientific paper published in the Journal of Power Sources demonstrates the potential of electroplated nickel-sulfur cathodes on stainless steel nonwoven fabric.	Read more
New Instrument for Gas Analysis	29. July, 2026	The gas analysis laboratory at ZBT is being expanded to include an HPLC-QTOF mass spectrometer.	Read more
Electrolysis Test Facility Now Fully Operational	29. July, 2026	The ZBT has successfully validated a new 40-kW test bench for PEM water electrolysis for pressurized operation.	Read more

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Henning Winter

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Projects

The ZBT conducts research, development and consulting in the fields of hydrogen, fuel cells and electrolysis. In its research projects, the ZBT covers the entire spectrum from basic research, primarily in the field of new materials, to application-oriented research and R&D projects for industry.

Career

Job opportunities in hydrogen research: The ZBT is looking for reinforcement in the areas of research, technology and administration. Work with us on pioneering hydrogen technologies!

Events

ZBT conferences and workshops, ZBT speakers at industry events, participation in trade fairs and exhibitions – there are plenty of opportunities to meet us and get in touch. Here is an overview.