Next Generation Electrodes for Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells - NEXTGAME

Project summary

The anion exchange membrane fuel cell (AEMFC) promises the use on non-platinum group metal (PGM) catalysts and therefore lower cost compared to other fuel cells. For AEMFCs to become viable options, cathode ionomer stability and anode catalyst activity must be addressed. NEXTGAME will focus on low cost material solutions to address these issues with the aim of developing complete gas diffusion electrode (GDEs). The GDEs will be optimized and validated under AEMFC operation with the goal of achieving a technology readiness level (TRL) of 4-5 for the full assembly. The innovation of NEXTGAME is that it will concentrate on the use of low-cost materials and easy-to-upscale synthesis routes to produce high performance and durable AEMFC electrodes. The project is at the edge of advanced materials research and is foreseen to contribute to breakthrough advances. The expected results will contribute to high level scientific publications and a high impact on society.