{"id":7533,"date":"2021-05-01T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-01T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prod.zbt.compositas.io\/?post_type=project&p=7533"},"modified":"2025-08-21T08:54:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T08:54:15","slug":"alfakat","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/projects\/alfakat\/","title":{"rendered":"AlFaKat - Scalable PVD technology for cost-efficient catalysts in AEM electrolysis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AlFaKat – Scalable PVD technology for cost-efficient catalysts in AEM electrolysis<\/h2>\n
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In this project, electrochemical catalysts for AEM electrolysis are being further developed using PVD powder coating. This produces core-shell catalysts, which are processed into electrodes and finally into membrane-electrode units and tested under near-application conditions in individual cells. The easily scalable PVD technology in combination with the use of base transition metals as active components should enable cost-effective and large-scale catalyst production for AEM electrolysers.<\/p>\n

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pAST-EL – Predictive AST Protocols for Alkaline Electrolysis<\/h4>\n

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grELjet<\/h4>\n

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NH3-HRS<\/h4>\n

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

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H2B \u2013 Is Hydrogen the Right Solution for Energy-Intensive SMEs?<\/h4>\n

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GALWANi \u2013 Nanowire Electrodes for Alkaline Water Electrolysis<\/h4>\n

The GALWANi project is developing customized nickel and nickel-iron nanowire electrodes for more powerful and efficient alkaline electrolysers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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TRUST – Safe Hydrogen Trailers for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses<\/h4>\n

The IGF project TRUST (Trailer Refueling Utilizing Simulated Tables) focuses on developing safe refueling procedures for hydrogen trailers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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LongCell \u2013 Fuel Cell Lifespan Prediction and Lifespan-Optimised Operation<\/h4>\n

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

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