Center for Electrolysis, Fuel Cells and Synthetic Fuels

At the Center for Electrolysis, Fuel Cells and Synthetic Fuels, components and subsystems for Hydrogen Technologies in the areas of PEM/AEM electrolysis, PEM fuel cells and power-to-X are tested, characterized, analyzed and optimized using scientifically grounded methods.

Our services are aimed at companies and research institutions that develop and manufacture components, systems, and processes for hydrogen production, hydrogen use in fuel cells, further processing into Power-to-X products, and their reforming.

Our laboratories offer a wide range of services. Our modern infrastructure, flexible facilities, and precise analytical equipment are operated by an experienced team. Let's work together to find the answer to your question!

 

The Center for Electrolysis, Fuel Cells, and Synthetic Fuels comprises the following laboratories:

 

Fuel Cell Lab

Our services range from in-situ characterization, ex-situ analysis and modeling to production research for the membrane electrode assembly of a mobile fuel cell.

 

Electrolysis Lab

We characterize and analyse electrolysis materials, cells and entire stacks. We support the upscaling of electrolyzers using state-of-the-art components and production research for the membrane electrode assembly.

 

Lab for Sustainable Synthesis Products

In our laboratories, we develop, test and optimize synthesis processes and the production of thermochemical hydrogen, test prototypes and characterize surfaces and materials.

 

Production Research Lab for Membrane Electrode Assemblies

Wir untersuchen die Produktionsprozesse vom Katalysatorpulver bis zur MEA.

Contact

Ulf Groos

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Ulf Groos

Fuel Cell Lab

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-5202

Beatrice Hacker

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Beatrice Hacker

Electrolysis Lab

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-2028

Max Julius Hadrich

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Max Julius Hadrich

Lab for Sustainable Synthesis Products

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-2207

Linda Ney

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Linda Ney

Production Research Lab for Membrane Electrode Assemblies

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-5484

Weitere Infrastruktur und Tools

 

H2ProSim

Our simulation toolbox “H2ProSim” (Hydrogen Process Simulation) is used for the model-based, techno-economic evaluation of hydrogen plants and Power-to-X products, up to complete hydrogen supply chains.

 

Hydrogen Refueling Station

As a research platform, we offer the refueling station for component and sensor tests in real operation, the investigation of operating processes and concept development.

360° - Virtual Tours

Virtual tours of our labs and research infrastructure

Virtual Tour of our Fraunhofer ISE Fuel Cell Lab

Contact

Ulf Groos

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Ulf Groos

Fuel Cell

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-5202

Further Information:

Virtual Tour of our Fraunhofer ISE Electrolysis Lab

Tom Smolinka

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Dr. Tom Smolinka

Electrolysis and Hydrogen Infrastructure

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-5212

Virtual Tour of our Fraunhofer ISE Lab for Sustainable Synthesis Products

Achim Schaadt

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Dr. Achim Schaadt

Sustainable Synthesis Products

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-5428

Robert Szolak

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Robert Szolak

Sustainable Synthesis Products

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-5319

Further Information:

Virtual Tour of our Fraunhofer ISE Production Research Lab for Membrane Electrode Assemblies

Linda Ney

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Linda Ney

Production of Fuel Cells

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-5484

Virtual Tour of our Fraunhofer ISE Hydrogen Refueling Station

Tom Smolinka

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Dr. Tom Smolinka

Electrolysis and Hydrogen Infrastructure

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-5212

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