{"id":12045,"date":"2024-05-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/projects\/behypsy\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T13:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T13:06:48","slug":"behypsy","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/behypsy\/","title":{"rendered":"BeHyPSy \u2013 Lightweight, Air-cooled Fuel Cell Drives for Aviation"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-teaser text-teaser--white\">\n  <h2 class=\"text-teaser__heading\">BeHyPSy &ndash; Lightweight, Air-cooled Fuel Cell Drives for Aviation<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"text-teaser__text\"><p>Fuel cell systems in high power ranges generally use liquid cooling. However, when it comes to alternative drives for aviation, <strong>minimum weight<\/strong> is important. The ZBT and its project partners are therefore jointly developing a <strong>fuel cell system with air cooling<\/strong> for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, drones) and aircraft with a take-off weight of between 25 kilograms and two tons.  <\/p>\n<p>The aim of the BeHyPSy project is to develop, integrate and test an innovative propulsion system in a relevant power range that is based on <strong>hydrogen as an energy source<\/strong>. The drive system will be integrated into a laboratory prototype, characterized in the overall system and validated in an aircraft. The aim is to demonstrate that the scaled system architecture can also be used at higher take-off weights, which will open up an important market.  <\/p>\n<p>In contrast to conventional fuel cell systems in the high power range (&gt;50kW), the system developed here does not use liquid cooling, which significantly reduces weight and volume. This means that the <strong>air management of the fuel cell system<\/strong> is of central importance, as both the reactant supply and the cooling air supply must be adapted to the system. <\/p>\n<p>Another important feature of the desired system architecture is the <strong>multi-phase electric motor<\/strong> to increase reliability and availability. Each phase of the electric motor is supplied with power by a multi-stack fuel cell system. <\/p>\n<p>The aim of the ZBT&#8217;s work within the project is &#8220;<strong>Lightweight fuel cell development<\/strong> for aviation applications&#8221; in order to meet this system concept with the development of particularly lightweight, air-cooled fuel cell stacks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The most important approaches to increasing power density are<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the use of thin, formed metal foils for the bipolar plates compared to the composite bipolar plates primarily used in air-cooled fuel cell stacks,<\/li>\n<li>increasing space utilization at cell level through particularly compact cell designs and seal integration,<\/li>\n<li>the development of a lightweight bracing system<\/li>\n<li>an increased level of integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If these measures succeed in reducing the stack weight, the potential of the system architecture can be fully exploited.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Partner<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>ZAL &#8211; Zentrum f\u00fcr angewandte Luftfahrtforschung<\/li>\n<li>BREEZER Aircraft<\/li>\n<li>HAW &#8211; Hochschule f\u00fcr angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg<\/li>\n<li>HSU &#8211; Helmut-Schmidt-Universit\u00e4t Hamburg<\/li>\n<li>RST &#8211; Rostock System-Technik<\/li>\n<li>ZBT &#8211; Zentrum f\u00fcr BrennstoffzellenTechnik<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>LUFO-Nr<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>20M2249<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Funding provider:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p> Bundesministerium f\u00fcr Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Authorization period<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>01.05.2024 &#8211; 31.07.2027<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/institute\/departments\/fuel-cells-stacks\/\">Department Fuel Cells and Stacks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"image-collection image-collection--white\">\n                <div class=\"image-collection__grid\">\n                            \n                                <div class=\"image-collection__item\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Logo_Bundesministerium_Wirtschaft_Klimaschutz.gif\"  data-fancybox=\"image-collection__69f1590b00e74\"   class=\"image-collection__link\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Logo_Bundesministerium_Wirtschaft_Klimaschutz.gif\" 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 = \"69f1590b00e74\";\n\n        \/\/ Initialize Fancybox for this block\n        Fancybox.bind(`[data-fancybox=\"image-collection__${blockId}\"]`);\n    });\n<\/script>\n\n<section class=\"latest-project latest-project--light\">\n            <h2 class=\"latest-project__heading\">Further projects<\/h2>\n    \n            <div class=\"latest-project__grid\">\n                                                                                                <div class=\"latest-project__item\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/pemelyonroll-scalable-roll-to-roll-production-for-pem-electrolysis-meas\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"PEMELYonROLL: Scalable roll-to-roll production for PEM electrolysis MEAs\">\n    <div class=\"project-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"project-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KickOff_PEMELYonROLL-1024x577.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KickOff_PEMELYonROLL-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KickOff_PEMELYonROLL-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KickOff_PEMELYonROLL-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KickOff_PEMELYonROLL-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KickOff_PEMELYonROLL-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/KickOff_PEMELYonROLL.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"project-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"project-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-04-07T07:42:44+00:00\">\n            7. April, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">PEMELYonROLL: Scalable roll-to-roll production for PEM electrolysis MEAs<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">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    <div class=\"project-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"project-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"project-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"project-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>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"latest-project__item\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/nereus-next-generation-scalable-aem-electrolysers-as-sustainable-hydrogen-production-system\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"NEREUS - Next-Generation Scalable AEM Electrolysers as Sustainable Hydrogen Production System\">\n    <div class=\"project-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"project-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250630_095436-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Laboratory Test Bench\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250630_095436-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250630_095436-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250630_095436-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250630_095436-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250630_095436-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250630_095436-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"project-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"project-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-03-30T14:45:08+00:00\">\n            30. March, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">NEREUS &#8211; Next-Generation Scalable AEM Electrolysers as Sustainable Hydrogen Production System<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">NEREUS develops next-generation anion exchange membrane electrolysers (AEM electrolysers) for high-performance, long-lasting and cost-efficient hydrogen production.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"project-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"project-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"project-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"project-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>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"latest-project__item\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/fency-pem-production-and-use-of-precious-metal-free-fe-n-c-catalysts\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"FeNCy-PEM - Production and use of precious metal-free Fe-N-C catalysts\">\n    <div class=\"project-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"project-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NvdS-1802-1024x656.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NvdS-1802-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NvdS-1802-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NvdS-1802-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NvdS-1802-1536x983.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NvdS-1802-2048x1311.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NvdS-1802-1320x845.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"project-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"project-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-03-30T11:33:48+00:00\">\n            30. March, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">FeNCy-PEM &#8211; Production and use of precious metal-free Fe-N-C catalysts<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">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    <div class=\"project-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"project-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"project-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"project-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>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"latest-project__item\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/hyqualitylab4nrw-laboratory-for-ai-supported-quality-control-and-assurance-in-h2-research\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"HyQualityLab4NRW - Laboratory for AI-supported quality control and assurance in H2 research\">\n    <div class=\"project-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"project-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jrf-gr-154-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"3D X-ray microscope at the ZBT - The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center for the investigation of hydrogen technologies\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jrf-gr-154-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jrf-gr-154-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jrf-gr-154-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jrf-gr-154-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jrf-gr-154-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jrf-gr-154-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"project-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"project-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-03-17T18:30:57+00:00\">\n            17. March, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">HyQualityLab4NRW &#8211; Laboratory for AI-supported quality control and assurance in H2 research<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">With the &#8220;HyQualityLab4NRW&#8221;, 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    <div class=\"project-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"project-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"project-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"project-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>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"latest-project__item\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/parzell-qualitative-and-quantitative-pfas-analysis-in-realistic-pem-electrolysis-and-fuel-cell-operation\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"PARZELL: Qualitative and quantitative PFAS analysis in realistic PEM electrolysis and fuel cell operation\">\n    <div class=\"project-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"project-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17_DSC_2899-Pano-Bearbeitet_ohne_Typenbezeichnung-1024x706.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Blick ins Hy-Lab des ZBT - Zentrum f\u00fcr BrennstoffzellenTechnik, in dem Wasserstoffproben auf ihre Reinheit untersucht werden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17_DSC_2899-Pano-Bearbeitet_ohne_Typenbezeichnung-1024x706.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17_DSC_2899-Pano-Bearbeitet_ohne_Typenbezeichnung-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17_DSC_2899-Pano-Bearbeitet_ohne_Typenbezeichnung-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17_DSC_2899-Pano-Bearbeitet_ohne_Typenbezeichnung-1536x1058.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17_DSC_2899-Pano-Bearbeitet_ohne_Typenbezeichnung-2048x1411.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17_DSC_2899-Pano-Bearbeitet_ohne_Typenbezeichnung-1320x910.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"project-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"project-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-03-12T09:29:22+00:00\">\n            12. March, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">PARZELL: Qualitative and quantitative PFAS analysis in realistic PEM electrolysis and fuel cell operation<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">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    <div class=\"project-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"project-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"project-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"project-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>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"latest-project__item\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/hihype-new-aem-technology-for-electrochemical-hydrogen-compressors\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"HiHyPe: New AEM technology for electrochemical hydrogen compressors\">\n    <div class=\"project-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"project-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_8494-4-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_8494-4-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_8494-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_8494-4-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_8494-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_8494-4-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_8494-4-1320x881.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"project-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"project-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-03-12T09:01:30+00:00\">\n            12. March, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">HiHyPe: New AEM technology for electrochemical hydrogen compressors<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">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    <div class=\"project-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"project-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"project-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"project-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>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"latest-project__item\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/hy-infra-hydrogen-infrastructure-for-the-rhine-mass-region\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"HY-Infra \u2013 Cross-border Project to analyse Hydrogen Infrastructure in the Meuse-Rhine Region\">\n    <div class=\"project-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"project-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-schalttafel-gespraech-spitta-kvasnicka-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two people are discussing matters in front of the main control panel at the hydrogen test filling station on the ZBT hydrogen test site\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-schalttafel-gespraech-spitta-kvasnicka-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-schalttafel-gespraech-spitta-kvasnicka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-schalttafel-gespraech-spitta-kvasnicka-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-schalttafel-gespraech-spitta-kvasnicka-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-schalttafel-gespraech-spitta-kvasnicka-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-wasserstoff-testfeld-schalttafel-gespraech-spitta-kvasnicka.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"project-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"project-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-03-04T12:33:01+00:00\">\n            4. March, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">HY-Infra \u2013 Cross-border Project to analyse Hydrogen Infrastructure in the Meuse-Rhine Region<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">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    <div class=\"project-card__footer\">\n        <div class=\"project-card__action\">\n            <span class=\"project-card__more\">Read more<\/span>\n            <i class=\"project-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>                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"latest-project__item\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/nh3avi-process-for-the-inline-production-of-metal-supported-sofc-meas-for-aviation\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"NH3Avi - Inline production of metal-supported SOFC MEAs for aviation\">\n    <div class=\"project-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"project-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_0575-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Teststand im Labor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_0575-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_0575-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_0575-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_0575-1320x1760.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_0575.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"project-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"project-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-03-04T12:09:19+00:00\">\n            4. 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