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More than 100 scientists at ZBT in Duisburg, Germany research, test and advise on topics related to hydrogen, fuel cells and electrolysis to make this technology reality for a sustainable future together with you!

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Hyvolution Paris – we're exhibiting!

Graphics for the trade fair Hyvolution Paris 2025
We will be exhibiting at the Hyvolution trade fair in Paris for the first time at the end of January 2025. Together with a few friendly companies, we can be found in the German Pavilion in Hall 6.

Honoured: ZBT researcher wins CENIDE Best Paper Award 2024

Group photo with from left Thomas Lange, Adib Caidi, Amin S. Amin and Fatih Özcan.
A paper on the key properties of carbon black materials for fuel cells and batteries, in which ZBT researcher Adib Caidi was also involved, was honoured with the CENIDE Best Paper Award 2024.

Safety standards in the hydrogen energy system: 14th workshop ‘Approval - Certification - Standardisation’

Two scientists operate the control panel of the ZBT hydrogen test refuelling station
Safety first! In the field of hydrogen technologies, there is still a great need for norms and standards to ensure safety. A joint workshop organised by Fraunhofer ISE, DLR and ZBT in February 2025 will drive the topic forward.

ZBT Supporters' Organisation met: Exchange, networking and insights at the general meeting

Group photo in front of a ZBT banner.
The ZBT Supporters' Organisation meets regularly for its general meeting. In addition to the usual association business, current topics from the world of hydrogen are always discussed. Intensive networking is a thing too. At the subsequent ZBT Insights, which are open to everyone, industry players provide valuable insights into their work.

Electrolysis | Fuel Cell Cooperation Seminar: From powder and ionomer to functional layer

Functional materials, batteries and fuel cells
CENIDE, ZBT and Anton Paar Germany are once again jointly organising the ‘Electrolysis | Fuel Cell Cooperation Seminar’ in Duisburg in March 2025.

ZBT Science news

Bio-fuel cells: Committee reviews results at end of project

Group photo of the members of the FC_Bio project support committee
Shortly before the end of the FC_Bio project, the project committee met for its final meeting at the ZBT. The results from the four sub-projects were summarised. They should help to make fuel cells more environmentally friendly and sustainable than they already are.

Lightweight and powerful: Researchers develop new type of fuel cell stack for aviation

Gasket application using dispensing technology on a metallic bipolar plate
Alternative propulsion systems are intended to make aviation more environmentally friendly. To achieve this, they need to be particularly light and powerful. A consortium with ZBT participation is currently developing a particularly power-dense fuel cell stack.

BeHyPSy project launched: Lightweight, air-cooled fuel cell drives for aviation

Kleinflugzeug von Breezer Aircraft im Flug
ZBT is developing air-cooled lightweight fuel cells with a high power density for research into an innovative, hydrogen-based drive system for UAVs and aircraft in the 25 kg to 2 tonne weight class.

Project start: US Fuel Cell – Real-time water monitoring in fuel cells using ultrasound

X-ray tomography of a fuel cell with water droplets in the channels of the bipolar plates
Knowing the current water distribution in the fuel cell during operation is an important aspect in optimising the performance and service life of the fuel cell. In the new ‘US Fuel Cell’ project, ZBT and its partners are developing an innovative method based on ultrasonic waves.

Free simulation model for the calculation of hydrogen refuelling systems

Logo of the free of charge simulation tool HRS-Modell for hydrogen refuelling systems
Designing hydrogen refuelling systems for reliable and safe operation is a major challenge due to constantly changing requirements and rapid technological development. The HRS-Modell which has now been published, aims to help.

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