UFI Hydrogen has unveiled a new generation of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) at Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg, Germany. The Italian company, part of the UFI Group, said the platform integrates seven functional components into a single assembly, compared with three in its existing MEA technology, to reduce iridium consumption and simplify stack manufacturing. While conventional three-component MEAs require electrolyzer manufacturers to source, integrate and qualify additional components separately, the new architecture is designed to reduce supplier interfaces and streamline procurement, testing and qualification. The company said the reduction in iridium use is achieved through improvements in MEA architecture, functional components and catalyst configuration, although it has not disclosed specific catalyst loadings or performance figures. The platform can also be customized to manufacturers’ stack requirements, including geometries, dimensions, membrane characteristics, catalyst selection and component interfaces. “The MEA is the chip of electrochemistry: it is where a decisive share of an electrolyzer’s performance and competitiveness is determined,” said CEO Marco Lazzaroni. The company aims to work directly with electrolyzer manufacturers on the design and qualification of customized assemblies, reducing integration risks. The new product is undergoing industrial scale-up, with testing, validation and integration activities planned with stack manufacturers. Series production is scheduled to begin in 2027, while UFI Hydrogen’s existing three-component MEA technology will remain in production.

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