SKZ and ZBT conference: Plastics for fuel cells and electrolysis

Energy transition – now it’s getting concrete: innovative plastics help with the realisation. If you want to find out more, come to the ‘Plastics for fuel cells and electrolysis’ conference organised by SKZ and ZBT in Duisburg in November.

Efficient storage technologies and flexible plant concepts for energy supply are crucial for sustainable, climate-neutral, and secure energy provision. However, to establish themselves in the market, these plants must be produced in large quantities and at economical costs.

That’s why extensive work is being done on materials and processes for affordable mass production. Innovative plastics can make a significant contribution in this regard.

What properties must new materials possess? What role will innovative plastics play in fuel cells and electrolysers? At the conference “Plastics for Fuel Cells and Electrolysers,” we’ll discuss the optimal selection of materials, practical applications, and aspects of long-term stability.

Come to Duisburg and fill up your knowledge storage between your ears!

Conference: Plastics for Fuel Cells and Electrolysers

27-28 November 2024
at Mercatorhalle, Duisburg

Programme and Registration

Department of Fuel Cells and Stacks

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 Plastics conference: Lively exchange about the potential of plastics in hydrogen applications. (click on images to enlarge) Plastics conference: Lively exchange about the potential of plastics in hydrogen applications. (click on images to enlarge)
 Innovative plastics can show their advantages in many components of electrolysers and fuel cells. Innovative plastics can show their advantages in many components of electrolysers and fuel cells.

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ZBT-Wissenschaftler Salman Fettah und Mounir Kouachi im Labor am Dichtungsdispenser, der Dichtungen auf Bipolarplatten aufbringt

Fuel Cells & Stacks Department

Our goal is to develop efficient, robust, and industrially scalable fuel cells for both mobile and stationary applications. Our work focuses on the components bipolar plate, coating, and sealing, as well as on the clamping concepts of the stacks. We design the individual components and engineer complete stacks. In doing so, we align function and production with a clear focus on the specific application.

Fuel Cells

We develop innovative materials and manufacturing processes for bipolar plates and seals, as well as efficient stack technologies for fuel cells. Our research enables high-performance, long-lasting stacks for mobile, stationary and portable applications. Together with industry partners, we are shaping the fuel cell technology of the future – as the key to climate-friendly energy supply.

Our Work on Fuel Cells

Electrolysis

  • We develop advanced materials and components for electrolysis stacks for hydrogen production via electrolysis. The focus is on cost-efficient, scalable cell components. With our expertise in stack manufacturing, we support partners in the industrialisation of efficient electrolysis systems for the energy transition.
Our Work on Electrolysis

Services

  • Bipolar Plates (Compound & Metal)
  • Gaskets
  • Stacks
  • Tensioning Concepts: Design and Layout
  • Qualification and Testing of Stack Components
  • Production Technologies
  • Consulting and Studies
Find out more about our Services

Our Potential

We are a team of 15 employees. Our work is supported by extensive infrastructure, enabling us to research the production of individual components and to validate the results in realistic conditions.
  • Compound Technical Centre
  • Dispenser Technical Centre
  • Stack Construction / Cell Construction
  • Stack Test Stands
  • Single-cell Test Benches
  • Ex-situ Analysis (Material Properties, 3D Scan)
  • Various Software Tools (CAD/CFD/CAM and Multiphysics)
Teststände in einem großen Labor

Contact

Head of Department Fuel Cells and Stacks

Dr. Jörg Karstedt
+49 203 7598-1178

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Team Lead for Metallic Stacks

Lars Kühnemann
+49 203 7598-1257

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Team Lead for Graphitic Stacks

Sebastian Brokamp
+49 203 7598-4286

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Team Lead Compound Technology

Dr. Marco Grundler
+49 203 7598-1175

Examples of our Work

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