Porous Transport Layers for Electrolysers

  • Exceptional fluid dynamic performance
  • Interfaces tuned to membrane, electrode and BPP
  • Available in titanium, nickel and stainless steel
  • Flexible compression characteristics facilitating stack assembly
  • Platinum coatings available on demand

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The porous transport layer (PTL) developed by Bekaert for hydrogen production, specifically for PEM electrolyzers. It enhances fluid dynamic performance and offers best-in-class properties for efficient fluid and gas pathways. Available in titanium, nickel, and stainless steel, it provides exceptional fluid dynamic performance, interfaces tuned to membrane, electrode, and BPP, and features mechanical strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance. It can be customized and produced in large dimensions with platinum coatings available on demand. The product is designed to improve the efficiency and performance of water electrolysis stacks, with a focus on durability and scalability for industrial applications.

Use Cases

  • PEM water electrolysis
  • Hydrogen production
  • Water electrolysis stack assembly

Capabilities

  • Thickness range: 0.1 – 5 mm
  • Porosity range: 45% – 85%
  • Fiber diameter range: 12 – 50 µm
  • Pore size range: 20 – 100 µm
  • Material options: Titanium, nickel, stainless steel
  • Mechanical properties: Mechanical strength, ductility, flexible compression for smooth stack assembly
  • Corrosion resistance minimizing degradation of conductivity
  • Large dimension production capability
  • Optional platinum coating
  • Industrial production capacity: Sufficient for 1 GW PEM electrolyzer manufacturing scale
Bekaert

Bekaert is a leader in hydrogen production, specializing in PEM electrolyzer technology. It invests heavily in electrolysis for green hydrogen and collaborates with consortia to innovate in this field. Bekaert aims to enhance scalability and efficiency in hydrogen generation.

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