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Bipolar plates based on carbon can be a cheaper and, at the same time, scalable alternative to titanium, think researchers at the institute Fraunhofer UMSICHT. A new and patented carbon-based bipolar plate from the scientists consists of a thermoplastic polymer-bonded carbon matrix with conductive...
At Fraunhofer FEP (Fraunhofer-Institut für Organische Elektronik, Elektronenstrahl- und Plasmatechnik), a pilot plant for the coating of metal sheets and strips is being used for the efficient coating of bipolar plates for electrolyzers and fuel cells. The institute, according to its own statements...
Hydrogen fuel cell systems have significant advantages over established technical solutions for both motive and stationary applications. They are set apart particularly by their qualities of zero-emission operation, long life and high achievable efficiencies. However, their relatively high purchase price often deters potential users. To reduce costs, bipolar plates intended for mass-production are to be designed with as little material as possible. Thanks to an innovative cooling concept, applications can be made not only less expensive but also smaller and lighter.
In June 2022, automotive supplier Schaeffler together with Symbio – a Michelin and Faurecia company – established the joint venture Innoplate which plans to produce “the next generation” of bipolar plates. Benjamin Daniel, head of the fuel cell business unit at Schaeffler Automotive Technologies...
