HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES

Hydrogen Production

We develop advanced solutions to improve hydrogen production through water electrolysis, optimizing materials and processes to achieve greater efficiency and cost reduction:

• Advanced electrocatalysts, more efficient and with lower noble metal content for PEM AEM and AE electrolysis.
• Electrodes and assemblies (MEA) for high-efficiency electrolysis.
• Free-standing and binder-free electrodes without platinum group metals (PGM) for PEM, AEM, and AE electrolysis.
• Validation of materials at laboratory scale to ensure their performance.
• Coatings for bipolar plates.

Hydrogen Storage

Safety and durability in hydrogen storage are key to its large-scale deployment. Our solutions include:

• Hydrogen storage tanks (type IV), lightweight and sustainable, based on CIDETEC’s proprietary “3R®” technology.
• 3R® composites for hydrogen storage tanks (high pressure and cryogenic).

Hydrogen Transport and Distribution

Hydrogen transport requires minimizing leaks and avoiding material damage. At CIDETEC we offer:

• Metallic and ceramic coatings that act as barriers against hydrogen permeation.
• Characterization of coatings and materials to evaluate their resistance to embrittlement and permeability.
• Advanced analysis with GDOES technique, which allows measuring hydrogen penetration in materials.
• Wear evaluation with in-situ H2 generation.

Use of hydrogen in fuel cells

To optimize fuel cell efficiency, we develop advanced technologies that include:

• Innovative electrocatalysts and electrodes (MEAs) for PEMFC, with lower use of precious metals.
• Coatings for bipolar plates, increasing their resistance to corrosion in hostile environments.
• Evaluation of materials in fuel cells, ensuring their durability and performance.