{"id":16886,"date":"2026-08-17T15:41:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T15:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/?post_type=project&#038;p=16886"},"modified":"2026-08-17T15:41:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T15:41:27","slug":"3d-4-h2-further-development-of-3d-printing-technology-for-h%e2%82%82-applications-3","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/3d-4-h2-further-development-of-3d-printing-technology-for-h%e2%82%82-applications-3\/","title":{"rendered":"3D-4-H2 - Further development of 3D printing technology for H\u2082 applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"intro\">\n    <figure class=\"intro__figure\">\n                              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1398\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bild-Kick-off-3D-4-H2-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"intro__image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bild-Kick-off-3D-4-H2-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bild-Kick-off-3D-4-H2-300x164.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bild-Kick-off-3D-4-H2-1024x559.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bild-Kick-off-3D-4-H2-768x419.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bild-Kick-off-3D-4-H2-1536x839.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bild-Kick-off-3D-4-H2-2048x1118.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bild-Kick-off-3D-4-H2-1320x721.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n        <div class=\"intro__overlay intro__overlay--transparent\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n    <div class=\"intro__content\">\n        <h1 class=\"intro__heading\">3D-4-H2 &#8211; Further development of 3D printing technology for H\u2082 applications<\/h1>\n        <h4 class=\"intro__subheading\">3D printing for qualified hydrogen and fuel cell components<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"intro__text\"><p>Additive manufacturing is intended to make H\u2082-compatible components faster, cheaper and safer &#8211; through the integrated development of material, process and quality assurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"text-teaser text-teaser--white\">\n  <h2 class=\"text-teaser__heading\">Why are we doing this?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"text-teaser__text\"><p data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"547\">Hydrogen and fuel cell systems need components that are <strong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"141\">leak-proof, hydrogen-resistant and reliable<\/strong> &#8211; and can be produced economically at the same time. Additive manufacturing can be a decisive lever here <strong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"316\">because complex, functionally integrated components<\/strong> can be developed and iterated more quickly. At the same time, there has often been a lack of <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"434\">systematic qualification<\/strong> of 3D printing materials and components for use in H\u2082 environments. This is precisely the gap that 3D-4-H2 addresses.   <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"571\"><strong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"571\">In a nutshell<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"753\">\n<li data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"670\">\n<p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"670\">3D printing has great potential for electrolysis \/ FC components, but: <strong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"666\">Proof of suitability is often lacking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"753\">\n<p data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"753\">The aim is a <strong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"718\">safe, fast transition<\/strong> from R&amp;D \u2192 prototype \u2192 application.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"text-teaser text-teaser--light\">\n  <h2 class=\"text-teaser__heading\">What exactly do we do?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"text-teaser__text\"><p data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1189\">In the project, we are developing and qualifying 3D printing solutions specifically for hydrogen and fuel cell applications &#8211; <strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"926\">integrated<\/strong> across <strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"986\">material, manufacturing process and quality assurance<\/strong>. A central component is the establishment and further development of testing and analysis methods in order to be able to reliably evaluate 3D-printed components (e.g. with regard to permeation and emissions of volatile degradation products). <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1217\"><strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1217\">Concrete work packages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1574\">\n<li data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1306\">\n<p data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1306\"><strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1259\">Material and component qualification<\/strong> (including H\u2082 permeation, VOC emissions, structure)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1368\">\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1368\"><strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1339\">Quality assurance<\/strong> during and after printing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1469\">\n<p data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1469\">Expansion of the <strong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1414\">testing and laboratory infrastructure<\/strong> as a basis for future testing and consulting services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1574\">\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1574\">Contribution to the development of a <strong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1541\">regional, qualified supply chain<\/strong> for fuel cell components<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"teaser-grid teaser-grid--dark\"\n    dir=\"rtl\">\n    <div class=\"teaser-grid__content\" dir=\"ltr\">\n        <h2 class=\"teaser-grid__heading\">Project information<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"teaser-grid__text\"><ul>\n<li data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"48\">\n<p data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"48\"><strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"38\">Project acronym:<\/strong> 3D-4-H2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"48\"><strong>Project title<\/strong>: Further development of 3D printing technology for H\u2082 applications<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"89\">\n<p data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"89\"><strong data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"79\">Project duration \/ term:<\/strong> 3 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"133\">\n<p data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"133\"><strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"121\">Funding amount (ZBT share):<\/strong> \u20ac 800,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"195\">\n<p data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"195\"><strong>Consortium management<\/strong>: Kunststoff-Institut f\u00fcr die mittelst\u00e4ndische Wirtschaft NRW GmbH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"372\">\n<p data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"219\"><strong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"217\">Project partners:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"372\">\n<li data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"254\">\n<p data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"254\">STURM\u00ae INDUSTRIES (Duisburg)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"292\">\n<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"292\">Kunststoff-Institut f\u00fcr die mittelst\u00e4ndische Wirtschaft NRW GmbH (L\u00fcdenscheid)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"321\">\n<p data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"321\">SITRAPLAS GmbH (B\u00fcnde)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"372\">\n<p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"372\">ZBT &#8211; The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center GmbH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This project is funded by the European Union.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <figure class=\"teaser-grid__figure\" dir=\"ltr\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-labor-teststaende-steuerung-computer.jpg\" class=\"teaser-grid__image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-labor-teststaende-steuerung-computer.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-labor-teststaende-steuerung-computer-300x200.jpg 300w, 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August, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">3D-4-H2 &#8211; Further development of 3D printing technology for H\u2082 applications<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">When hydrogen comes into play, the pressure on components increases: they have to be leak-proof, robust and reliable. 3D printing should also make the production of H\u2082-compatible components faster, cheaper and safer. In the 3D-4-H2 project, material, process and quality assurance are being integrated from the outset.  <\/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\/greljet\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"grELjet\">\n    <div class=\"project-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"project-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/membran-mea-xrm-1024x674.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"R\u00f6ntgenmikroskopaufnahmer einer Membran-Elektroden-Einheit (MEA)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/membran-mea-xrm-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/membran-mea-xrm-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/membran-mea-xrm-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/membran-mea-xrm.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"project-card__body\">\n        <time class=\"project-card__published\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T15:35:00+00:00\">\n            3. August, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">grELjet<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">As part of the grELjet project, ZBT is collaborating with Fraunhofer ENAS to develop spatially resolved, optimised catalyst layers designed to reduce the iridium requirements of PEM electrolysers and increase their efficiency.<\/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\/nh3-hrs\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"NH3-HRS\">\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\/04\/DSC_6097-Bearbeitet-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Teststand f\u00fcr Ammoniak-Craccker in gro\u00dfem Labor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_6097-Bearbeitet-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_6097-Bearbeitet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_6097-Bearbeitet-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_6097-Bearbeitet-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_6097-Bearbeitet-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_6097-Bearbeitet-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=\"2026-08-03T13:11:09+00:00\">\n            3. August, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">NH3-HRS<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">The NH3-HRS project is developing a compact system that converts ammonia directly into high-purity hydrogen at hydrogen refueling stations.<\/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\/h2b-is-hydrogen-the-right-solution-for-energy-intensive-smes\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"H2B \u2013 Is Hydrogen the Right Solution for Energy-Intensive SMEs?\">\n    <div class=\"project-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"project-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-off-H2B_1-1024x768.jpeg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-off-H2B_1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-off-H2B_1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-off-H2B_1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-off-H2B_1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-off-H2B_1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kick-off-H2B_1-1320x990.jpeg 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=\"2026-07-31T07:08:50+00:00\">\n            31. July, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">H2B \u2013 Is Hydrogen the Right Solution for Energy-Intensive SMEs?<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">New Interreg Project H2B Provides Entrepreneurs with Clarity on Hydrogen as an Energy Solution.<\/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\/galwani-nanowire-electrodes-for-alkaline-water-electrolysis\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"GALWANi \u2013 Nanowire Electrodes for Alkaline Water Electrolysis\">\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-labor-elektrochemische-komponenten-beschichtung-peinecke-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two scientists in white lab coats are examining a material sample in the Electrochemical Components Laboratory.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-labor-elektrochemische-komponenten-beschichtung-peinecke-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-labor-elektrochemische-komponenten-beschichtung-peinecke-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-labor-elektrochemische-komponenten-beschichtung-peinecke-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-labor-elektrochemische-komponenten-beschichtung-peinecke-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-labor-elektrochemische-komponenten-beschichtung-peinecke-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zbt-labor-elektrochemische-komponenten-beschichtung-peinecke.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=\"2026-07-30T08:03:55+00:00\">\n            30. July, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">GALWANi \u2013 Nanowire Electrodes for Alkaline Water Electrolysis<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">The GALWANi project is developing customized nickel and nickel-iron nanowire electrodes for more powerful and efficient alkaline electrolysers.<\/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\/trust-safe-hydrogen-trailers-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"TRUST - Safe Hydrogen Trailers for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses\">\n    <div class=\"project-card__header\">\n        <figure class=\"project-card__figure\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_4241-2-wasserstoff-distribution-1024x663.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_4241-2-wasserstoff-distribution-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_4241-2-wasserstoff-distribution-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_4241-2-wasserstoff-distribution-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_4241-2-wasserstoff-distribution-1536x995.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_4241-2-wasserstoff-distribution-2048x1326.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_4241-2-wasserstoff-distribution-1320x855.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=\"2026-07-20T10:00:00+00:00\">\n            20. July, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">TRUST &#8211; Safe Hydrogen Trailers for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">The IGF project TRUST (Trailer Refueling Utilizing Simulated Tables) focuses on developing safe refueling procedures for hydrogen trailers.<\/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\/longcell-fuel-cell-lifespan-prediction-and-lifespan-optimised-operation\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"LongCell \u2013 Fuel Cell Lifespan Prediction and Lifespan-Optimised Operation\">\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\/04\/DSC_6312-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Testst\u00e4nde in einem gro\u00dfen Labor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_6312-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_6312-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_6312-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_6312-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_6312-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_6312-1320x881.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=\"2026-07-17T09:20:18+00:00\">\n            17. July, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">LongCell \u2013 Fuel Cell Lifespan Prediction and Lifespan-Optimised Operation<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">How can fuel cell systems be operated more efficiently, with a longer service life, and more cost-effectively? The new LongCell research project is dedicated to addressing this question. <\/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\/rematkat-reduction-of-critical-materials-in-pem-electrolysers\/\" class=\"project-card\" title=\"ReMatKat \u2013 Reduction of Critical Materials in PEM Electrolysers\">\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\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"project-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Greenlight test bench, Julian Kapp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zbt.de\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_8451-2-1320x881.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=\"2026-07-17T08:04:27+00:00\">\n            17. July, 2026\n        <\/time>\n        <h4 class=\"project-card__title\">ReMatKat \u2013 Reduction of Critical Materials in PEM Electrolysers<\/h4>\n        <p class=\"project-card__text\">PEM electrolysers require rare, expensive, and otherwise critical materials, including iridium for the catalysts and PFAS for the membranes. 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