Project description
Polyfluoroalkyl substances-free for proton exchange membrane fuel cells and electrolysers
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals widely used in consumer products and industrial applications for their resistance to heat, grease and water. However, some studies in humans indicate that certain PFAS may pose serious health risks. The EU-funded PROMISERS project aims to develop sustainable alternatives to PFAS for use in proton exchange membrane fuel cells and electrolysers. By leveraging hydrocarbons and cellulose, the project will design innovative ionomers, membranes, electrode inks and membrane electrode assemblies entirely free of PFAS. Aligning with sustainability principles, PROMISERS prioritises safe, scalable and eco-friendly materials and processes to achieve zero environmental impact. To accelerate commercialisation, the project includes a techno-economic evaluation to advance the technology from concept stage to laboratory-scale multicell stacks.
Objective
The PROMISERS project goal lies in the advancement of new non per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) components for PEMFCs and PEMELs utilizing materials based on hydrocarbons and cellulose. The project will achieve this objective by focusing on developing multiple disruptive approaches for ionomers, membranes, electrode inks and MEAs which are free of PFAS. The project is aligned with sustainability principles, with no projected environmental barriers. Sustainable-by-design approaches and non-harmful materials will be targeted to ensure the environmental compatibility. Besides sustainability and zero pollution for the material fabrication also aspects such as safe-by-design, scalability and processing routes will be taken in account. PROMISERS represents a powerhouse consortium, including four major multinational companies: Syensqo (SOF, Chemicals and Polymers), Fumatech (innovative membranes for energy applications), Industrie De Nora (electrochemical industry) and RINA Consulting, two SMEs: Cellfion (sustainable membrane solutions) and Hysytech (engineering), two international research and technology organisations: Leitat, TNO, and an European university: IIT. PROMISERS will deliver and validate short stacks of PEMFC and PEMEL, targeting performances of > 1.5 Wcm-2 at 0.65 V for PEMFC and 3.0 Acm-2 at 1.8 V for PEMEL and with a degradation rate < 5 µV/hr. A techno-economic evaluation and exploitation plan will be executed to move from the technological concept (TRL2) to a laboratory scale multicell-stack (TRL4) PEMFC and PEMEL to ensure a fast-track for its commercialisation.
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HORIZON.2.5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024
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08225 Terrassa
Spain
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