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More than 100 scientists at ZBT in Duisburg, Germany research, test and advise on topics related to hydrogen, fuel cells and electrolyser to make this technology reality for a sustainable future together with you!

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First day of school: ZBT Research School kicked-off

the winners of the hydrogen quiz at the kick-off workshop of the ZBT Research School
The ZBT Research School, a type of graduate programme, has 23 students and has now started with a kick-off workshop. The aim is to train, support and network the participants in order to promote excellent science in the field of hydrogen technologies.

Royaler Besuch: König Willem-Alexander der Niederlande am ZBT

Bei einem Arbeitsbesuch in Nordrhein-Westfalen zum Thema Wasserstoff war König Willem-Alexander gemeinsam mit Ministerpräsident Hendrik Wüst unter anderem im ZBT zu Gast. Er sprach hier mit Wissenschaftler:innen und besichtigte ein Labor und das Wasserstoff-Testfeld des ZBT.

Werkstudent (m/w/d) Forschung Wasserstoffgasqualität

Wir warten auf dich! Ein engagiertes Team mit vielen innovativen Projekten freut sich auf deine Ideen!

Werkstudent (m/w/d) für die Ökobilanzierung (LCA)

Komm in unser Team, wenn du an deiner und unserer Ökobilanz arbeiten möchtest!

ZBT unterstützt DEKRA: Qualität in der Wasserstoff-Betankung

Als eine der ersten Prüforganisationen hat DEKRA die Anerkennungen für alle wesentlichen Services rund um Wasserstofftankstellen erhalten. Als fester Partner erbringt das ZBT mit seinem Hy-Lab wichtige Leistungen zur Sicherstellung der Wasserstoffqualität.

ZBT Science news

Newly launched: "TheBiPo" – thermoforming of bipolar plates for fuel cells

Graphics of foil production line at ZBT
In order to make fuel cells fit for cost-effective mass production, ZBT is investigating new, creative methods. The idea behind the recently launched project "TheBiPo" is to extrude a film from a graphite-polymer compound and then thermoform it into finished bipolar plates.

Comparison of hydrogen sampling systems: Second sampling event in Duisburg

Transporter labelled "Hydrogen Test Mobile" in front of the hydrogen filling station at the hydrogen test field of the ZBT
The MetroHyVe 2 project compares European sampling systems for hydrogen filling stations. At the second sampling event, the systems had to show what they can do. The samples were immediately sent on to the laboratory.

Project start: Standards for H2 sampling in the heavy-duty sector

Project logo of MetHyTrucks
In order for hydrogen to help reduce emissions from heavy-duty transport, standardised sampling systems are needed for refuelling facilities at 350 bar to monitor hydrogen quality. The MetHyTrucks project aims to contribute to this.

Messe: ZBT auf hy-fcell in Stuttgart

Das ZBT hat sich auf der diesjährigen hy-fcell in Stuttgart mit dem BePPel-Teststand zur Messung des elektrischen Widerstands von Bipolarplatten und der Open Fuel Cell präsentiert. Zusätzlich gab es Informationen zu den Dienstleistungen des ZBT und zum Innovations-Hub cH2ance.

Novel heat exchanger plates: ZBT project honoured as "GVT Project of the Year“

Paul Stannek and Marco Grundler present the certificate they got for winning "GVT project of the year 2023"
Dr Marco Grundler and Paul Stannek from ZBT are pleased to receive the "GVT Project of the Year 2023" award. Together with researchers from the Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University (RPTU), they have developed heat exchanger plates made of graphite-filled polymer for corrosive environments.

Current notice

ZBT is currently difficult to reach due to several construction sites in the immediate vicinity and the car park situation is very tight. If possible, please travel by public transport or allow extra time for parking and walking.
Until further notice, accessing the ZBT site by car is only possible via the Fraunhofer inHaus Centre site (Forsthausweg 1).

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