{"id":12280,"date":"2024-06-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/projects\/h2extend-2-0-hydrogen-recirculation-fan-for-stable-long-term-operation\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T13:27:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T13:27:42","slug":"h2extend-2-0-hydrogen-recirculation-fan-for-stable-long-term-operation","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/h2extend-2-0-hydrogen-recirculation-fan-for-stable-long-term-operation\/","title":{"rendered":"H2Extend 2.0: Hydrogen recirculation fan for stable long-term operation"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-teaser text-teaser--white\">\n  <h2 class=\"text-teaser__heading\">For fuel cell systems: hydrogen recirculation fan for stable long-term operation<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"text-teaser__text\"><p><strong>Fuel cell systems<\/strong> must be durable, efficient and cost-effective if they are to be a reliable, environmentally friendly alternative for mobile and stationary applications. To achieve this, it is necessary to consider not only the components of the fuel cell stack, but also the <strong>peripheral components<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>That is why ZBT is working with its partners on the <strong>H2Extend 2.0 project<\/strong> to develop a <strong>high-voltage hydrogen recirculation blower<\/strong> (HRB) that is designed for stable long-term operation with up to 40,000 operating hours.<\/p>\n<h4>Objectives of the H2Extend 2.0 project<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>identify and qualify new and\/or modified materials for more durable fuel cell components,<\/li>\n<li>define a universal, practical and cross-application load profile for fuel cell components,<\/li>\n<li>develop a universal test setup and test scenario for the qualification of fuel cell components, and<\/li>\n<li>qualify the HRB with up to 40,000 operating hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The four specific work packages will deliver far-reaching innovations in the areas of bearing systems, EC motors (partial discharges), durability and qualification cycles. To this end, state-of-the-art <strong>test facilities<\/strong> for the qualification of fuel cell components are being set up and operated at Pierburg Pump Technology in Neuss and at ZBT in Duisburg. <strong>Material optimisation and testing<\/strong> as well as the development and validation of a new test procedure or process for ageing are being carried out at the Plastics Institute in L\u00fcdenscheid.<\/p>\n<p>Pierburg and ZBT are contributing their expertise in research and development and their user knowledge in the fields of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies. The Plastics Institute is contributing more than 30 years of experience in the properties, selection, modification, processing and testing of plastic materials. Together, they can and will take an important step towards long-lasting fuel cell systems.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Project title:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>H2Extend 2.0 &#8211; Development to increase the service life of the high-voltage hydrogen recirculation fan<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Project partners:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Pierburg Pump Technology (Neuss)<\/li>\n<li>Kunststoff-Institut L\u00fcdenscheid (KIMW)<\/li>\n<li>ZBT &#8211; The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>Project period<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>01.06.2024 to 31.05.2027<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Funding code<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>EFRE-20800250<\/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\/csm_Logo_EFRE_mit_Zuk_RGB_jpg_1654eedb19-1.jpg\"  data-fancybox=\"image-collection__6a15032cd384b\"   class=\"image-collection__link\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/csm_Logo_EFRE_mit_Zuk_RGB_jpg_1654eedb19-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/a>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                            \n                                <div class=\"image-collection__item\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/csm_Ziel2NRW_RGB_1809_jpg_80765294fd.jpg\"  data-fancybox=\"image-collection__6a15032cd384b\"   class=\"image-collection__link\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/csm_Ziel2NRW_RGB_1809_jpg_80765294fd.jpg\" 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 = \"6a15032cd384b\";\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    \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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