MATERIAL
Fuel Cell Module Components
About
Basic fuel cell components are of strategic importance for Turkey's competence in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The achievement of a high level of technological maturity such as THS 7 paves the way for the development of indigenous fuel cell systems by reducing external dependence on these critical components. This capability shows that the national technology ecosystem is capable of meeting prototype and small-scale production needs.
Product Overview
They are the critical sub-components that form the heart of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells that convert hydrogen energy directly into electricity. These components are Bipolar Plate, Membrane Electrode Unit (MEU) and Electrocatalystcovers.
Product Name
Fuel cell module components
Product Short/Code Name
YP module components
Product Type
Final Product (Component level)
Developer Research Groups
BYMPT-HYPTAG
Production and Technology Status
Technology Readiness Level (THS)
THS 7
Current Status
It can be actively produced.
Production Capacity
50 units per year (in sets). This capacity is intended to meet R&D and prototype production demands
Technical Capabilities and Capacity
These components are the basic building blocks for the development and production of low-temperature PEM-type fuel cells.
Application Area
Low temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell applications.
Physical Dimension
It can be produced with an active surface area ranging from 5 cm² to 100 cm². This range supports a wide range of R&D activities, from laboratory-scale testing to the creation of small-scale prototype systems.
Components
Bipolar Plate It ensures the distribution of fuel (Hydrogen) and oxidant (Air) within the cell and the collection of electrons.
Membrane Electrode Unit (MEU): It is the most critical part of the fuel cell, where the electrochemical reaction takes place, and has the highest technological added value.
Electrocatalyst: A critical material, usually platinum-based, that accelerates reactions.
- PEM Fuel Cell Development: Development and testing of new generation fuel cells by academic institutions and R&D centers.
- Prototype Production: Fabrication of prototype fuel cell modules and stacks for applications such as portable power supplies, unmanned aerial/ground vehicles, auxiliary power units (APU).
