Iridium oxide nanosheet catalyst for PEM electrolyzers

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Electronics

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The mode of operation for solid oxide cells when used for electrolysis, typically to produce hydrogen.

Toshiba's innovation that reduces iridium content in PEM electrolyzer electrodes by 90% while maintaining the same output and durability.

Toray's improved PEM electrolyte membrane that uses hydrocarbons in place of fluoride, offering higher production efficiency and lower hydrogen production costs.

Japan

Toray Industries' project to develop improved PEM electrolyte membranes using hydrocarbons instead of fluoride to increase production efficiency and lower hydrogen production costs.

Panasonic Holdings' project to develop innovative alkaline electrolyzers using nanometer-scale nickel and iron catalysts to reduce production costs and increase production efficiency.

Denso's project to develop solid oxide electrolyzer technology that generates hydrogen from steam at 600–800°C, achieving 10–20% higher efficiency than other electrolyzer types.