Hydrogen
We advance green hydrogen technology through novel catalysts, innovative materials using proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis, and by supporting industry in scaling new solutions.
Material optimization for green hydrogen technologies
At ISFH, we conduct research on the production of green hydrogen via PEM electrolysis. The focus lies on the fabrication and optimization of thin-film catalysts using physical vapor deposition techniques, with the goal of reducing the required amounts of expensive noble metals such as iridium and platinum.
In addition, we investigate corrosion protection coatings and layers that improve the electrical contact between different components within the electrolysis cell. For this purpose, we employ thin-film methods such as magnetron sputtering.
A complementary research topic addresses catalyst development for low-temperature direct ammonia fuel cells. This technology is particularly relevant in the context of future scenarios where large quantities of green hydrogen may be imported in the form of green ammonia.
Research groups working on this topic
Projects in this topic area
FuturePV
Graduate Research School “Fundamentals for photovoltaic technologies of the future”
TICOB
Cost-effective and high-performance titanium composite bipolar plates for proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers
FemtoPEM
Femtosecond laser structuring and surface functionalization to minimize electrical contact and mass transport resistances while increasing the service life of proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysers
InnoEly
Water Electrolysis Innovation Lab
pv4h2
Evaluation of photovoltaic production and characterization techniques for water electrolysis
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