MARKETS & INDUSTRIES
Clean Energy Solutions
PEM-based fuel cells lay the foundation of clean energy generation for numerous industries including residential power generation, material handling, maritime exploration, and space exploration. The advancements in catalysts, membranes, membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs), catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs), and gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs) will have great impacts on these industries and many other industries as well. The components used in PEM-based fuel cells have countless potential applications outside of PEMFCs. FuelCellsEtc works to be a key manufacturer and enables researchers around the globe to find new and evolving uses for the products we manufacture.
Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction
Electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction can be greatly enhanced by the latest advancements in MEAs and CCMs, like the ones manufactured by FuelCellsEtc. CO2 reduction reactions utilize water electrolysis to convert carbon dioxide into useful fuels that can be used to generate value-added chemicals and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). With typical water electrolysis anode catalysts (Iridium Ruthenium Oxide or Iridium Oxide) and cathode catalysts relevant to CO2RR, CCMs manufactured by FuelCellsEtc can yield very high efficiencies.
Lithium Batteries
The lithium-ion, metal-air, and lithium-sulfur battery industries can greatly benefit from the membranes and GDLs sold by FuelCellsEtc. These components can provide high surface area electrodes, eliminate whisker generation, and suppress polysulfide shuttling issues, thus making the devices they power last longer. Given how prevalent lithium batteries are in our technologically driven world, these components can bring increased efficiency and sustainability to personal electronics and commercial industrial devices.
Hydrogen/Fuel Cell Powered Vehicles
Integrating our PEMFC components (Membrane Electrode Assemblies and Gas Diffusion Electrodes) into fuel cell stacks used as a motor in hydrogen-powered automobiles, heavy-duty trucks, and forklifts will increase the operational lifetime of these stacks. This will result in a better return on investment for such applications where the final cost to the customers is lowered. This convergence of technologies could enable broader adoption of fuel cell systems in vehicles, supporting longer driving ranges, faster refueling times, and improved overall performance for both commercial and consumer transportation applications.
Electrochemical Lithium Refining and Recovery
Electrochemical refining technology is an innovative process that reduces waste, requires fewer chemicals, and eliminates capital-intensive steps found in traditional lithium refining methods. Advancements in membranes and GDEs are establishing the core foundation for the electrochemical lithium refining industry. As one of the world’s foremost suppliers of consumables such as membranes and electrodes, FuelCellsEtc is able to assist you with your electrochemical refining goals.
Space Exploration
FuelCellsEtc’s fuel cell and electrolyzer components can be used in space exploration to help sustain operations in the extreme conditions of space. Advancements in MEAs and CCMs benefit space exploration by enabling high-efficiency fuel cells and electrolyzers that provide reliable, long-lasting energy storage and conversion systems for spacecraft, satellites, and habitats. PEM electrolyzer CCMs can be used to generate gases for propulsion or altitude adjustments for satellites. These innovations support deep-space missions and facilitate extended exploration of outer space.
Maritime Exploration
The enhanced catalyst performance and membrane durability like those in the MEAs and GDEs made by FuelCellsEtc will help in enabling undersea vessels to operate longer with PEM fuel cells and be less reliant on fossil fuels. These innovations support sustainable propulsion systems for submarines, unmanned submersibles, and research ships, thereby expanding the reach of currently existing deep-sea exploration efforts.
Aiding Other Renewable Resources
Another application for our fuel cell and electrolyzer components is to support other renewable energy sources. By utilizing MEAs, CCMs, and GDEs with enhanced catalysts and membranes, energy conversion efficiency is improved, allowing surplus solar and wind power to be stored as hydrogen through PEM electrolyzers, then consumed by a fuel cell stack to regenerate power. This advancement helps stabilize renewable energy supply, making clean power more reliable and accessible as we work towards having a more sustainable energy footprint.
