The goal is to combines the complementary core abilities of both enterprises to evolve attractive and innovative solutions in the field of PEM fuel cell technology
Heraeus Precious Metals, an skilled participant in the development of electrocatalysts and Freudenberg e-Power Systems, a main supplier of fuel cell solutions for the global heavy-duty mobility markets, declared a technology partnership in the field of catalyst-covered membranes (CCM) in PEM fuel cells. The aim is to combine the complementary core abilities of both enterprise to expand attractive and innovative solutions in the field of PEM fuel cell technology and for that reason power the marketplace ramp-up.
PEM fuel cells play a central role within the hydrogen economy. CCMs are vital for their effective, performance and lifespan. They make sure the electrochemical reactions in the fuel cells and for this reason offer for efficient energy conversion at the higher stage. This consequences in reduced fuel expenses and thus the great total price of ownership over the complete service life. For better market penetration, industrialization expertise and scaling also are essential.
The two parties integrate the comprehensive expertise of Heraeus Precious Metals in valuable steel procurement, catalysts and recycling with Freudenberg e-Power Systems’ particular and highly efficient manufacturing procedure that maximizes price benefits and provide long-lasting, dependable catalyst layers.
“The partnership allows us to provide our clients in the hydrogen economy the whole thing from a single source, from the procurement of the precious metal to the complete component,” explains Philipp Walter, Executive Vice President, Business Line Hydrogen Systems at Heraeus Precious Metals. “Everyone involved advantage from the combination of manufacturing, design and precious metallic expertise, but above all our clients.”
“The combination of Heraeus’ unique expertise in catalyst formulation and recycling and Freudenberg’s many years of experience in the design and manufacture of catalyst-coated membranes paves the way for completely new solutions in fuel cell technology,” emphasizes Dr. Jan Kuiken, CEO at Freudenberg e-Power Systems. “Within this partnership, we’re generating CCMs that provide superior overall performance and durability as a key technology to a broad range of customers global for the primary time.”
