{"id":12042,"date":"2023-11-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/projects\/c4m\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T13:06:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T13:06:12","slug":"c4m","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/c4m\/","title":{"rendered":"C4M - Simplifying the production of catalyst-coated membranes for electrolysis and fuel cells"},"content":{"rendered":"
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C4M \u2013 Simplifying the production of catalyst-coated membranes for electrolysis and fuel cells<\/h2>\n

The C4M project aims to transfer a laboratory process developed at IEK-14 for the simplified production of catalyst-coated membranes<\/strong> (CCM) to pilot plant scale and to investigate two technical designs. The optimal design will later be used by a project partner in the commercial production of CCMs for water electrolysers and\/or fuel cells.<\/p>\n

To this end, the consortium intends to develop the coating materials<\/strong> for use in two different pilot plants and processes. Both processes have in common that they manufacture the CCMs in a single plant using only casting techniques<\/strong> and require only different coating materials. This approach represents a major simplification compared to previous CCM production processes, resulting in savings in costs and materials.<\/p>\n

The two processes differ in their material utilisation rate and their potential for avoiding fluorine-containing waste materials. While one process uses a recycling technique in combination with intermittent slot die coating followed by de-coating, the second process investigates continuous Commabar coating on fluorine-reduced or fluorine-free substrates.<\/p>\n

The joint development of coating materials and processes will enable the identification of the CCM casting technology production variant that can be used to produce high-performance CCMs<\/strong> for water electrolysis and fuel cells with minimal material consumption and minimal waste generation.<\/p>\n

The ZBT is responsible for the extensive electrochemical characterisation of the samples<\/strong> produced in this project. By measuring various properties, conclusions can be drawn about the influence of individual manufacturing parameters on the performance of the CCMs.<\/p>\n

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Time frame:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

1 November 2023 to 31 October 2026<\/p>\n

Approved funding:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

279.467,55 \u20ac<\/p>\n

Executing agency:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

ZBT – The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center, Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany<\/p>\n

Funding code:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

03EI3079B<\/p>\n

Joint project:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

01251963\/1 \u2013 C4M<\/p>\n

Funding body:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Bundesministerium f\u00fcr Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK.IIB5)<\/p>\n

Project management:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Forschungszentrum J\u00fclich GmbH (PT-J.ESI3)<\/p>\n

Source:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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PEMELYonROLL: Scalable roll-to-roll production for PEM electrolysis MEAs<\/h4>\n

The PEMELYonROLL project is developing scalable manufacturing processes for high-performance CCM and MEA for PEM water electrolysis. The aim is to develop material-efficient, quality-assured and industry-oriented manufacturing processes. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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NEREUS – Next-Generation Scalable AEM Electrolysers as Sustainable Hydrogen Production System<\/h4>\n

NEREUS develops next-generation anion exchange membrane electrolysers (AEM electrolysers) for high-performance, long-lasting and cost-efficient hydrogen production.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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FeNCy-PEM – Production and use of precious metal-free Fe-N-C catalysts<\/h4>\n

FeNCy-PEM develops scalable, precious metal-free Fe-N-C catalysts and integrates them into the production and application of PEM fuel cells.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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HyQualityLab4NRW – Laboratory for AI-supported quality control and assurance in H2 research<\/h4>\n

With the “HyQualityLab4NRW”, a high-performance AI-supported material analysis laboratory is being set up at the ZBT to enable research institutions and industry to carry out comprehensive quality control of their products.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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PARZELL: Qualitative and quantitative PFAS analysis in realistic PEM electrolysis and fuel cell operation<\/h4>\n

The PARZELL research project systematically investigates the release of PFAS from PEM electrolysers and PEM fuel cells and develops methods to realistically measure, evaluate and reduce emissions in the long term.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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HiHyPe: New AEM technology for electrochemical hydrogen compressors<\/h4>\n

The HiHyPe project is developing a low- to non-precious metal AEM technology for electrochemical hydrogen compressors, thereby strengthening the future of the hydrogen economy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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HY-Infra \u2013 Cross-border Project to analyse Hydrogen Infrastructure in the Meuse-Rhine Region<\/h4>\n

Hy-Infra strengthens the cross-border hydrogen infrastructure in the Rhine-Meuse region. The interregional project creates transparency about future hydrogen requirements and derives the necessary infrastructure by 2030\/2035. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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