{"id":12081,"date":"2022-09-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/projects\/faser-kat\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T12:13:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T12:13:22","slug":"faser-kat","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/faser-kat\/","title":{"rendered":"FASER-KAT - high-performance catalyst layers for PEM fuel cells"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FASER-KAT – Self-supporting, structured, electrospun carbon nanofibre fleece-based high-performance catalyst layers for PEM fuel cells <\/h2>\n
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The aim of the project is to increase the performance and durability of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). A novel self-supporting, structured, electrospun carbon nanofibre fleece-based catalyst layer (KS) is used for this purpose.
\nSuch free-standing catalyst layer materials are intended to increase the electrical and thermal conductivity of the PEMFC reactive zone (KS). In addition, platinum (Pt) utilisation is maximised, ionomer coating is minimised and reactant diffusion and electrode durability are significantly improved.
\nThe combination of advanced manufacturing methods for the catalyst support structures (electrospinning, oxidation, carbonisation) in combination with the bi-component (BiKo) spinning of the nanofibres ensures that the Pt catalysts are located in the \u2018jacket\u2019 of the nanofibres. In addition, subsequent deposition methods for Pt-NP \u2013 using Pt reduction or application of Pt colloid to carbon nanofibre fleece \u2013 are to be carried out as an alternative.
\nThe production of carbon nanofibres (CNF) or 3D CNF structures and their platinum coating will be optimised in terms of maximum electrochemical performance and durability of the KS as well as process scalability \u2013 with a view to large-scale production. <\/p>\n<\/div>\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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