{"id":11343,"date":"2024-05-03T09:41:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T09:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prod.zbt.compositas.io\/institute\/departments\/electrolysis\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T14:10:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:10:58","slug":"electrolysis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/institute\/departments\/electrolysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrolysis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Renewable energies require storage solutions \u2013 hydrogen can help.<\/h4>\n

With the expansion of wind and solar energy, the storage and demand-oriented provision of electricity is becoming a challenge. Green hydrogen, produced by electrolysis, offers a flexible, scalable energy storage solution. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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PEM and AEM electrolysis: research focus for green hydrogen<\/h2>\n

Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity and is a key energy source for decarbonising industrial processes and heavy-duty mobility. At ZBT, the focus is on two innovative technologies: PEM water electrolysis is characterised by high power density and fast dynamics, while AEM water electrolysis targets cost-effective materials and promises long-term economic potential. Both approaches make an important contribution to the further development of efficient electrolysis systems. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Head of Department Electrolysis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Team Lead PEM Water Electrolysis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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AEM Water Electrolysis<\/h2>\n

Anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEM-WE) combines the advantages of alkaline and PEM-based processes. It enables the cost-effective production of hydrogen through the use of precious metal-free catalysts<\/strong> and proven polymer membrane technologies. <\/p>\n

Research and development focus on optimising membranes, catalysts and MEA manufacturing processes<\/strong>. Scalable coating techniques such as spray, doctor blade or slot die processes<\/strong> are used. <\/p>\n

Long-term tests under real conditions<\/strong> (e.g. up to 8 bar) and high-resolution analysis<\/strong> ensure quality and enable transfer to industrial applications.<\/p>\n

The work is carried out in the AEM Water Electrolysis working group<\/strong> of the New Materials and Technologies<\/strong> department.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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