{"id":10600,"date":"2025-02-10T16:14:50","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T16:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prod.zbt.compositas.io\/?page_id=10600"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:42:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T11:42:09","slug":"measurement-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/services\/measurement-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Measurement and Testing Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"intro\">\n    <figure class=\"intro__figure\">\n                              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bild_REM_Flyer-Kopie.jpg\" class=\"intro__image\" alt=\"REM, NMT\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bild_REM_Flyer-Kopie.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bild_REM_Flyer-Kopie-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bild_REM_Flyer-Kopie-768x654.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\n        <div class=\"intro__overlay intro__overlay--transparent\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n    <div class=\"intro__content\">\n        <h1 class=\"intro__heading\">Measurement and Testing Procedures<\/h1>\n        <h4 class=\"intro__subheading\">Material and system testing for fuel cell and electrolysis technology<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"intro__text\"><p>ZBT offers a comprehensive portfolio of <strong>measurement and testing procedures for components and systems<\/strong> in hydrogen and fuel cell technology. The focus is on analytical procedures for <strong>material characterisation<\/strong>, electrochemical testing methods, <strong>quality testing<\/strong> during development and investigations into ageing behaviour. The services support research, product development and industrial quality assurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text-teaser text-teaser--dark\">\n  <h2 class=\"text-teaser__heading\">Ex-situ material analysis<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"text-teaser__text\"><p>ZBT offers a wide range of <strong>ex-situ analysis methods<\/strong> for characterising materials and components. Modern methods such as X-ray microscopy (XRM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) enable detailed investigation of structural and chemical properties. The portfolio is supplemented by specific methods for H\u2082 stability, material screening and non-destructive quality control, such as in the BEPPEL project. These analyses provide the <strong>basis for targeted material development<\/strong> and fault analysis in fuel cell and electrolysis systems.   <\/p>\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\">Analytics portfolio: Structures, composition, stability<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"teaser-grid__text\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"758\">ZBT offers a wide range of ex-situ material analysis for the characterisation of materials and components along the entire hydrogen value chain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"782\"><strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"782\">Typical methods:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"990\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"871\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"871\"><strong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"805\">Structural analysis<\/strong>: X-ray microscopy (XRM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), \u00b5-CT<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"916\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"916\"><strong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"901\">Phase\/element analysis<\/strong>: XRD, EDX, FTIR<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"990\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"990\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"957\">Thermal &amp; chemical stability<\/strong>: TGA, DSC, H\u2082 resistance tests<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1016\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1016\">Application examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1175\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1079\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1079\">Diffusion layer characterisation (porosity, conductivity)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1120\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1120\">Corrosion behaviour of bipolar plates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1175\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1175\">Material screening for new systems (e.g. AEM, PEM)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1272\">The aim is to optimise materials specifically for performance, service life and processability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <figure class=\"teaser-grid__figure\" dir=\"ltr\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/services\/measurement-testing\/analytik-dienstleistungen\/\" target=\"\" class=\"teaser-grid__link\" title=\"more about our Analytical Services\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rotation-und-kippen-weissbackground-clip.gif\" class=\"teaser-grid__image\" alt=\"\" \/>\n        <div class=\"flex teaser-grid__overlay teaser-grid__overlay--blue\">\n                        <div class=\"teaser-grid__action\">\n              <span class=\"teaser-grid__caption\">more about our Analytical Services<\/span>\n              <i class=\"teaser-grid__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            <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"teaser-grid teaser-grid--white\"\n    dir=\"rtl\">\n    <div class=\"teaser-grid__content\" dir=\"ltr\">\n        <h2 class=\"teaser-grid__heading\">Quality assurance &amp; <\/br>process analysis<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"teaser-grid__text\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1523\">Reproducible material properties are crucial for the industrial application of fuel cell technology. ZBT develops quality assurance processes along the entire production chain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1541\"><strong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1541\">Key aspects:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1720\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1590\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1590\">Layer thickness and layer homogeneity analyses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1619\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1619\">Inline-capable testing methods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1668\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1668\">Particle analysis for catalyst coatings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1720\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1720\">Beppel: optoelectronic test method for BPPs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1738\"><strong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1738\">Objective:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1841\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1773\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1773\">Stabilise manufacturing processes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1796\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1796\">Reduce scrap<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1841\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1841\">Interface for industrial scaling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <figure class=\"teaser-grid__figure\" dir=\"ltr\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2022\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-scaled.jpg\" class=\"teaser-grid__image\" alt=\"Quality control of bipolar plates using the BePPel test bench\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-1024x809.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-1536x1213.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-2048x1618.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-1320x1043.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n        <div class=\"flex teaser-grid__overlay teaser-grid__overlay--transparent\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text-teaser text-teaser--dark\">\n  <h2 class=\"text-teaser__heading\">In-situ component qualification<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"text-teaser__text\"><p>The ZBT carries out a wide range of <strong>electrochemical in-situ processes<\/strong> for the validation of fuel cell components under realistic conditions. These include run-in procedures, current-voltage characteristics, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), cyclovoltammetry (CV), high-frequency pulse measurement (H\u2082P), accelerated ageing tests (AST) and PFAS analysis. In addition, <strong>hardware-in-the-loop test benches<\/strong> enable the evaluation of components in a system context. This allows material and process developments to be directly traced back to operating characteristics.   <\/p>\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\">Electrochemical <\/br>commissioning &amp; <\/br>characterisation<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"teaser-grid__text\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"552\">The aim is to precisely determine electrochemical parameters under real operating conditions. Standardised protocols and individually adapted test strategies are used for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"576\"><strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"576\">Typical methods:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"766\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"605\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"605\">Run-in procedures for MEAs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"640\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"640\">Polarisation curves (characteristic curves)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"687\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"687\">Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"712\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"712\">Cyclovoltammetry (CV)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"733\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"733\">H\u2082 permutation (H\u2082P)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"766\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"766\">Accelerated stress tests (AST)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"788\"><strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"788\">Areas of application:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"903\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"806\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"806\">MEA validation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"829\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"829\">Component comparison<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"858\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"858\">Performance benchmarking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"903\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"903\">Identification of degradation mechanisms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <figure class=\"teaser-grid__figure\" dir=\"ltr\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"teaser-grid__image\" alt=\"Greenlight test bench, Julian Kapp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-1320x881.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n        <div class=\"flex teaser-grid__overlay teaser-grid__overlay--transparent\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"teaser-grid teaser-grid--white\"\n    dir=\"rtl\">\n    <div class=\"teaser-grid__content\" dir=\"ltr\">\n        <h2 class=\"teaser-grid__heading\">System-related tests &amp; <\/br>HIL validation<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"teaser-grid__text\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1118\">Component tests are also carried out at ZBT under simulation-supported system conditions \u2013 a decisive step towards transfer to real-world applications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1136\"><strong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1136\">Core approaches:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1193\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1193\">Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) tests for system components<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1236\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1236\">Modular test cells for metallic BPPs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1286\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1286\">PFAS analysis for seals and heat exchangers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1340\">Comparison of test data with modelling results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1353\"><strong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1353\">Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1457\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1382\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1382\">Evaluation in the system context<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1422\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1422\">Parameterisation for operating strategies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1457\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1457\">Preparation for field conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <figure class=\"teaser-grid__figure\" dir=\"ltr\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1793\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_7247-Bearbeitet-baltic-testzelle-scaled.jpg\" class=\"teaser-grid__image\" alt=\"Test fuel cell\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_7247-Bearbeitet-baltic-testzelle-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_7247-Bearbeitet-baltic-testzelle-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_7247-Bearbeitet-baltic-testzelle-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_7247-Bearbeitet-baltic-testzelle-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_7247-Bearbeitet-baltic-testzelle-1536x1076.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_7247-Bearbeitet-baltic-testzelle-2048x1435.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_7247-Bearbeitet-baltic-testzelle-1320x925.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n        <div class=\"flex teaser-grid__overlay teaser-grid__overlay--blue\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text-teaser text-teaser--dark\">\n  <h2 class=\"text-teaser__heading\">Test procedures<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"text-teaser__text\"><p>In addition to standardised quality tests, ZBT develops <strong>application-specific test methods<\/strong> for components and materials. Examples include quality-assured test series for gas diffusion layers (GDL) and standardised procedures for metallic and graphitic bipolar plates. The test methods are used both in the laboratory and in the production environment and help to ensure consistent product properties throughout the entire manufacturing process.  <\/p>\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\">Component-specific test methods<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"teaser-grid__text\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"554\">There are specific test procedures for each component class, which have either been standardised or further developed in parallel with research.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"570\"><strong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"570\">Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"932\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"666\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"666\"><strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"602\">Gas diffusion layers (GDL)<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"605\" \/>QM test reports (e.g. permeability, compressibility)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"769\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"769\"><strong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"694\">Bipolar plates (BPP)<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\" \/>Standardised QA methods for geometry, coating, conductivity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"838\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"838\"><strong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"787\">Seals:<\/strong><br data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"790\" \/>Tests for media resistance and adhesion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"953\"><strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"953\">Special Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1073\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1018\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1018\">Combination of experimental test benches with numerical analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1073\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1073\">Feedback with manufacturing and design development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <figure class=\"teaser-grid__figure\" dir=\"ltr\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2022\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-scaled.jpg\" class=\"teaser-grid__image\" alt=\"Quality control of bipolar plates using the BePPel test bench\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-1024x809.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-1536x1213.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-2048x1618.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BePPel2023-offen-1320x1043.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n        <div class=\"flex teaser-grid__overlay teaser-grid__overlay--transparent\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text-teaser text-teaser--dark\">\n  <h2 class=\"text-teaser__heading\">Ageing Analyses<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"text-teaser__text\"><p>The ZBT investigates the degradation behaviour of individual components such as MEAs, bipolar plates and seals, as well as complete fuel cell stacks and system components. Chemical, structural and electrochemical <strong>methods are used for ageing diagnosis<\/strong>. These analyses form the basis for service life predictions, conclusions about damage mechanisms and the optimisation of materials and operating strategies.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"teaser-grid teaser-grid--white\"\n    dir=\"rtl\">\n    <div class=\"teaser-grid__content\" dir=\"ltr\">\n        <h2 class=\"teaser-grid__heading\">Component-based <\/br>ageing analyses<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"teaser-grid__text\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"451\">Investigation of age-related changes at various levels:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"494\"><strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"492\">Membrane electrode assemblies (MEA):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"585\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"539\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"539\">Chemical &amp; electrochemical degradation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"585\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"585\">Analysis by EIS, CV, material cross-sections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"614\"><strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"612\">Bipolar plates (BPP):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"696\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"648\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"648\">Corrosion, coating degradation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"696\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"696\">Long-term exposure, in-situ characterisation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"728\"><strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"726\">Seals &amp; subsystems:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"800\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"770\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"770\">Media resistance, material fatigue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"800\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"800\">Microscopy &amp; FTIR analyses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"827\"><strong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"825\">Stacks and Systems:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"922\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"872\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"872\">Performance Degradation under real loads<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"922\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"922\">Use of HIL, Monitoring &amp; Diagnostic Procedures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <figure class=\"teaser-grid__figure\" dir=\"ltr\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BPP-scaled-e1753885857152.jpg\" class=\"teaser-grid__image\" alt=\"\" \/>\n        <div class=\"flex teaser-grid__overlay teaser-grid__overlay--transparent\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-person contact-person--light\" dir=\"ltr\">\n        <div class=\"contact-person__content\" dir=\"ltr\">\n            <h3 class=\"contact-person__heading\">Contact Person<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"contact-person__text\"><p>Services | Measurement and Testing Procedures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-1\">\n                <div class=\"contact-person__name\">\n                    Verena Lukassek\n                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\">\n                <div class=\"flex flex-row items-center gap-2\">\n                    <i><svg class=\"w-4 h-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M375.8 275.2c-16.4-7-35.4-2.4-46.7 11.4l-33.2 40.6c-46-26.7-84.4-65.1-111.1-111.1L225.3 183c13.8-11.3 18.5-30.3 11.4-46.7l-48-112C181.2 6.7 162.3-3.1 143.6 .9l-112 24C13.2 28.8 0 45.1 0 64v0C0 300.7 183.5 494.5 416 510.9c4.5 .3 9.1 .6 13.7 .8c0 0 0 0 0 0c0 0 0 0 .1 0c6.1 .2 12.1 .4 18.3 .4l0 0c18.9 0 35.2-13.2 39.1-31.6l24-112c4-18.7-5.8-37.6-23.4-45.1l-112-48zM447.7 480C218.1 479.8 32 293.7 32 64v0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0c0-3.8 2.6-7 6.3-7.8l112-24c3.7-.8 7.5 1.2 9 4.7l48 112c1.4 3.3 .5 7.1-2.3 9.3l-40.6 33.2c-12.1 9.9-15.3 27.2-7.4 40.8c29.5 50.9 71.9 93.3 122.7 122.7c13.6 7.9 30.9 4.7 40.8-7.4l33.2-40.6c2.3-2.8 6.1-3.7 9.3-2.3l112 48c3.5 1.5 5.5 5.3 4.7 9l-24 112c-.8 3.7-4.1 6.3-7.8 6.3c-.1 0-.2 0-.3 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/i>\n                    <span class=\"contact-person__phone\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex flex-row items-center gap-2\">\n                    <i><svg class=\"w-4 h-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Pro 6.7.2 by @fontawesome - 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Together, we analyse potential, identify relevant standards and develop scientifically sound decision-making bases. <\/p>\n    <i class=\"topic-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<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"additional-topic__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/services\/modelling-simulation\/\" class=\"topic-card\" title=\"Modelling &amp; Simulation\">\n    <h4 class=\"topic-card__title\">Modelling &amp; Simulation<\/h4>\n    <p class=\"topic-card__text\">Using physically based models and simulation-based approaches, we analyse transport and reaction processes along the hydrogen value chain \u2013 from porous materials to cells to entire plants. 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