{"id":13574,"date":"2024-09-02T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/news\/workshop-innovative-coatings-for-fuel-cell-components\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T11:48:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T11:48:08","slug":"workshop-innovative-coatings-for-fuel-cell-components","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/workshop-innovative-coatings-for-fuel-cell-components\/","title":{"rendered":"Workshop: Innovative coatings for fuel cell components"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"intro\">\n    <figure class=\"intro__figure\">\n                              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-hytechlab4nrw-hauptlabor-NvdS-scaled.jpg\" class=\"intro__image\" alt=\"The main laboratory, hytechlab4nrw, at the ZBT. The photograph shows the laboratory during construction. It depicts four supporting columns, dozens of pipes and cables, the ventilation system, several boxes and machinery being installed.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-hytechlab4nrw-hauptlabor-NvdS-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-hytechlab4nrw-hauptlabor-NvdS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-hytechlab4nrw-hauptlabor-NvdS-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-hytechlab4nrw-hauptlabor-NvdS-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-hytechlab4nrw-hauptlabor-NvdS-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-hytechlab4nrw-hauptlabor-NvdS-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-hytechlab4nrw-hauptlabor-NvdS-1320x881.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n        <div class=\"intro__overlay intro__overlay--transparent\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n    <div class=\"intro__content\">\n        <h1 class=\"intro__heading\">Workshop: Innovative coatings for fuel cell components<\/h1>\n        <h4 class=\"intro__subheading\">At the invitation of the cH2ance transformation hub, participants in a workshop at ZBT discussed how new coating processes can contribute to improving the efficiency and durability of fuel cell components.<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"intro__text\"><p>As part of the BMWK-funded transformation hub cH2ance, a workshop on improving the <b>surface coating<\/b> of metal components was held at ZBT. Our scientists J\u00f6rg Karstedt and Verena Lukassek provided technical input.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"teaser-grid teaser-grid--white\"\n    dir=\"ltr\">\n    <div class=\"teaser-grid__content\" dir=\"ltr\">\n        <h2 class=\"teaser-grid__heading\"><\/h2>\n        <div class=\"teaser-grid__text\"><p>Discussions on new coating processes such as PVD, CVD and galvanic methods were particularly intense and productive. These processes are crucial for further optimising the <b>corrosion resistance<\/b> and electrical <b>conductivity<\/b> of fuel cell components. The use of advanced coating technologies opens up new possibilities for increasing the <b>efficiency and durability<\/b> of fuel cells.  <\/p>\n<p>We would like to thank all co-organisers and participants for their valuable contributions and productive discussions. The insights gained will be incorporated into future projects and drive progress in fuel cell technology. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <figure class=\"teaser-grid__figure\" dir=\"ltr\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1492\" height=\"1488\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cH2ance_workhop_group_photo_2024.jpg\" class=\"teaser-grid__image\" alt=\"Fifteen people are standing in a semicircle for a group photo in the entrance hall of the ZBT.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cH2ance_workhop_group_photo_2024.jpg 1492w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cH2ance_workhop_group_photo_2024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cH2ance_workhop_group_photo_2024-1024x1021.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cH2ance_workhop_group_photo_2024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cH2ance_workhop_group_photo_2024-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cH2ance_workhop_group_photo_2024-1320x1316.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1492px) 100vw, 1492px\" \/>\n        <div class=\"flex teaser-grid__overlay teaser-grid__overlay--transparent\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"image-collection image-collection--white\">\n            <h4 class=\"image-collection__heading\">Media<\/h4>\n                <div class=\"image-collection__grid\">\n                            \n                                <div class=\"image-collection__item\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-hytechlab4nrw-hauptlabor-NvdS-scaled.jpg\"  data-fancybox=\"image-collection__6adc6961869c3\"   class=\"image-collection__link\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-hytechlab4nrw-hauptlabor-NvdS-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/a>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                            \n                                <div class=\"image-collection__item\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cH2ance_workhop_group_photo_2024.jpg\"  data-fancybox=\"image-collection__6adc6961869c3\"   class=\"image-collection__link\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cH2ance_workhop_group_photo_2024-1024x1021.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/a>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<script>\n    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\n        \/\/ Pass PHP-generated block_id into JS\n        const blockId = \"6adc6961869c3\";\n\n        \/\/ Initialize Fancybox for this block\n        Fancybox.bind(`[data-fancybox=\"image-collection__${blockId}\"]`);\n    });\n<\/script>\n\n<section class=\"latest-news latest-news--white\">\n                <div class=\"latest-news__grid\">\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/tuv-sud-glasgow-hydrogen-test-field-refuelling\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"T\u00dcV S\u00dcD Glasgow visits the ZBT\u2019s hydrogen test field\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TUeV-SUeD-NEL-ZBT-2026-orange-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TUeV-SUeD-NEL-ZBT-2026-orange-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TUeV-SUeD-NEL-ZBT-2026-orange-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TUeV-SUeD-NEL-ZBT-2026-orange-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TUeV-SUeD-NEL-ZBT-2026-orange-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TUeV-SUeD-NEL-ZBT-2026-orange-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-10-07T10:00:00+00:00\">\n            7. October, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">T\u00dcV S\u00dcD Glasgow visits the ZBT\u2019s hydrogen test field<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">For the first hydrogen refuelling following the upgrade of its mobile gravimetric standard, the T\u00dcV S\u00dcD National Engineering Laboratory visited the ZBT\u2019s hydrogen test field. Refuelling measurements and field tests were carried out as part of a test campaign.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/more-stable-mno%e2%82%82-anodes-for-pem-water-electrolysis\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"New ZBT publication: More stable MnO\u2082 anodes for PEM water electrolysis\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/chanda_SEM-1024x681.png\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/chanda_SEM-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/chanda_SEM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/chanda_SEM-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/chanda_SEM-1320x878.png 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/chanda_SEM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-08-20T11:00:00+00:00\">\n            20. August, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">New ZBT publication: More stable MnO\u2082 anodes for PEM water electrolysis<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">New ZBT research shows how Nb\/F co-doping can make MnO\u2082 anodes for PEM water electrolysis more stable and efficient.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/h2-raum-blog\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"Hydrogen in Focus: From Research to Application\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spitta_Schredelseker_ZBT-1024x768.png\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spitta_Schredelseker_ZBT-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spitta_Schredelseker_ZBT-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spitta_Schredelseker_ZBT-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spitta_Schredelseker_ZBT-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spitta_Schredelseker_ZBT-1320x990.png 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Spitta_Schredelseker_ZBT.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-08-20T10:00:00+00:00\">\n            20. August, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">Hydrogen in Focus: From Research to Application<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">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. <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/type-iv-storage-publication\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"Type IV hydrogen storage: New data on thermal behaviour during discharge\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-tankstelle-speicher-detail-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hydrogen tanks and fittings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-tankstelle-speicher-detail-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-tankstelle-speicher-detail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-tankstelle-speicher-detail-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-tankstelle-speicher-detail-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-tankstelle-speicher-detail-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-tankstelle-speicher-detail.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-08-11T07:46:00+00:00\">\n            11. August, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">Type IV hydrogen storage: New data on thermal behaviour during discharge<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">New technical publication: ZBT investigates temperature trends in a 244-litre high-pressure storage tank under real operating conditions.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/hydrogen-technology-expo-2026\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"ZBT at the Hydrogen Technology Expo 2026 in Hamburg\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000146481-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Messestand\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000146481-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000146481-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000146481-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000146481-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000146481-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000146481.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-08-04T15:04:30+00:00\">\n            4. August, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">ZBT at the Hydrogen Technology Expo 2026 in Hamburg<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">Meet ZBT and the partners of MAT4HY.NRW from 20 to 22 October 2026, at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/high-performance-aem-electrolysis-without-platinum-group-metals\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"High-Performance AEM Electrolysis Without Platinum Group Metals\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC_0199-Verbessert-RR-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Researcher Miriam Hesse at an electrolysis test bench at the ZBT- The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center, where she is investigating electrochemical components\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC_0199-Verbessert-RR-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC_0199-Verbessert-RR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC_0199-Verbessert-RR-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC_0199-Verbessert-RR-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC_0199-Verbessert-RR-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC_0199-Verbessert-RR-1320x881.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T14:33:08+00:00\">\n            30. July, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">High-Performance AEM Electrolysis Without Platinum Group Metals<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">A new scientific paper published in the Journal of Power Sources demonstrates the potential of electroplated nickel-sulfur cathodes on stainless steel nonwoven fabric.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/new-instrument-for-gas-analysis\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"New Instrument for Gas Analysis\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-labor-hylab-wasserstoff-qualitaet-fisheye-1024x671.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"A view inside the Hy-Lab hydrogen quality laboratory at the ZBT, with numerous analytical instruments on the tables\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-labor-hylab-wasserstoff-qualitaet-fisheye-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-labor-hylab-wasserstoff-qualitaet-fisheye-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-labor-hylab-wasserstoff-qualitaet-fisheye-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-labor-hylab-wasserstoff-qualitaet-fisheye-1536x1007.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-labor-hylab-wasserstoff-qualitaet-fisheye-2048x1342.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zbt-labor-hylab-wasserstoff-qualitaet-fisheye-1320x865.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-07-29T09:47:30+00:00\">\n            29. July, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">New Instrument for Gas Analysis<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"topic-card__text\">The gas analysis laboratory at ZBT is being expanded to include an HPLC-QTOF mass spectrometer.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"news-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"news-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"news-card__arrow\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M435.3 267.3L446.6 256l-11.3-11.3-168-168L256 65.4 233.4 88l11.3 11.3L385.4 240 16 240 0 240l0 32 16 0 369.4 0L244.7 412.7 233.4 424 256 446.6l11.3-11.3 168-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"latest-news__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/new-electrolysis-test-bench\/\" class=\"news-card\" title=\"Electrolysis Test Facility Now Fully Operational\">\n    <div class=\"news-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"news-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260728-WA0009-1024x577.jpg\" class=\"news-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260728-WA0009-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260728-WA0009-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260728-WA0009-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260728-WA0009-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260728-WA0009-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260728-WA0009-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"news-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"topic-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-07-29T09:06:08+00:00\">\n            29. 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