Co-funded by the
European Union
Non-PGM catalyst and MEA for PEM fuel cells
Celcibus non-PGM catalyst and MEA for PEM fuel cells can lower the cost for the fuel cell stack by up to 30% with a more sustainable footprint
Early stage
A durable nobel metal-free catalyst for next generation fuel cells
The need
Current proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells rely on noble metals like platinum for their performance. Pt is a critical raw material making up over 50% of the fuel cell stack cost, but is limited in supply and with a volatile cost. Supply is concentrated in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Russia.
The solution
The Celcibus catalyst can lower the cost for the fuel cell stack by up to 30% with a more sustainable footprint. It is based on transition metals, much cheaper than noble metals, in the active sites. While traditional fuel cells require the recovery of noble metals, a process creating poisonous by-products, fuel cells using the Celcibus catalyst can be handled in the regular metal recycling process.
The value proposition
- Elimination of the dependence on critical raw materials.
- Up to 30% lower fuel cell stack cost.
- More sustainable life cycle process.
- Control over supply chain (no conflict minerals issues).
