Hannover Messe

Trade Fair / April 22, 2024 - April 26, 2024

Fraunhofer ISE is represented at Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Europe

As a sustainable energy carrier, green hydrogen offers enormous potential for the global energy system of the future: it stores renewable energy and enables it to be traded globally.

For over 30 years, Fraunhofer ISE has been supporting the development of climate-neutral industrial processes and sustainable mobility with the development of hydrogen technologies.

We will be presenting our technology and service portfolio at the Hannover Messe:

Our presentations and guided tours

Our exhibits

We look forward to exchanging ideas with you!

Event details

Location

Hannover Fair ground, hall 13, booth C 41

Date

April 22, 2024 - April 26, 2024

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Organization

Hannover Messe, Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Europe

Our Presentations and Guided Tours

April 22, 3:00-3:20 p.m.

Public Forum, Hall 13

Motivation on Global Green Hydrogen

Interview
Prof. Dr. Christopher Hebling, Director International, Fraunhofer ISE

Zum Livestream

April 23, 11:00-12:00 p.m.

Technical Forum, Hall 13, Booth A30

Hydrogen at Fraunhofer: Electrolysis / Reformer / Reliability / Fuel Cell

Panel discussion
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Christopher Hebling, Director International, Fraunhofer ISE
Speakers from the Fraunhofer Institutes ENAS, ICT, IMM, IPT, IWS, IWU, LBF
Spearker Fraunhofer ISE: Dr. Tom Smolinka, Interim Division Director, Hydrogen Technologies, Head of Department Electrolysis and Hydrogen Infrastructure

Zum Livestream

April 22–26, 10:00–10:30 a.m.

Booth C41, Hall 13

Booth tour with changing focus topics

Monday

Characterisation of materials and components: The AEM electrolysis cell developed at Fraunhofer ISE

Tuesday

Series production of fuel cells: Variety of MEAs manufactured at Fraunhofer ISE for mobile PEM fuel cells

Wednesday

Ramp-up of the hydrogen economy: Regional H2 production, distribution and storage visualised on our hydrogen infrastructure map

Thursday

Hydrogen-based energy carriers: Fraunhofer ISE's PtX Cube

Friday

Scaling up the production of electrolysers: exhibit on the production of MEAs for electrolysers

© Fraunhofer ISE
Hannover Messe 2024 Booth Tour

Our Exhibits

Series Production of Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Membranes

MEA-Production: printing technologies — © Fraunhofer ISE / Foto: Dirk Mahler
At Fraunhofer ISE, different printing technologies are available to produce catalyst layers: screen printing, slot die coating, inkjet printing, flexographic and gravure printing.

How can the production of membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells and electrolyzers be transferred to series production? What influence does process design, materials and component design have on costs, quality and performance?

We will demonstrate the design of membrane electrode assemblies (MEA) for electrolysis and mobile fuel cells that can be manufactured using screen printing or slot die processes with commercially available materials. The exhibit – consisting of differently manufactured MEAs for PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers – can serve as a guide for roll-to-roll manufacturing processes. MEA manufacturers, stack manufacturers, coating system providers and material suppliers will learn how it is possible to achieve flexible catalyst-coated membrane (CCM) production and process development that can be adapted to different materials.

Fraunhofer ISE offers its customers the investigation of different processes for the production of electrolysis and fuel cell MEAs from laboratory to industrial scale. The researchers have a deep understanding of process and ink development for screen printing and slot die coating, including rheological characterization, surface characterization of catalyst layers and detection of defects. They are able to flexibly adapt manufacturing processes to different materials and surfaces to be coated.

More about fuel cell and electrolyzer membrane production

News Large-scale production of PEM electrolyzers: Catalyst inks for scalable printing technologies with reduced iridium loading

Test Cell AEM Electrolysis

What impact do new types of materials, operating modes and external influences have on electrolyzers?

The AEM laboratory electrolysis cell for the in-situ characterization of new materials is a further development of the proven PEM electrolysis cell design and is used for the precise characterization and qualification of various components such as membranes, porous transport layers and catalysts. This is done at pressures of up to approx. 10 bar, increased current densities of over 5 A/cm² and under precise temperature control using an integrated heater. The 4 cm² AEM laboratory electrolysis cell is characterized by high accuracy, very good handling and high reproducibility.

Fraunhofer ISE has been working on electrolyzers for the production of green hydrogen for over 30 years. The researchers develop components and systems, integrate electrolyzers into the energy system and analyze electrolysis materials and components. They offer their customers not only precise measurement services for PEM and AEM electrolyzers, but also an in-depth understanding and analysis of the measurement results, while also identifying optimization potentials of customer products.

More about the characterization of materials and components

Hydrogen Infrastructure

© Fraunhofer ISE
Fuel cell vehicle of the Abfallwirtschaft und Stadtreinigung Freiburg GmbH (ASF) at Fraunhofer ISE’s hydrogen fueling station.

Where, when and how can hydrogen and its derivatives be produced, used, stored and transported in order to reach the right application at the right time and under the right economic conditions?

The 3D exhibit “Hydrogen Infrastructure” models a local, self-contained world with regional hydrogen production, distribution and storage and showcases the comprehensive expertise across the entire value chain of the department Hydrogen Technologies at Fraunhofer ISE.

The scientists use geographical information systems (GIS) to locate and analyze hydrogen model regions. Using techno-economic analyses, they develop and evaluate customized solutions for the production of clean hydrogen from renewable energies, its efficient storage and demand-oriented distribution. They prepare feasibility analyses of hydrogen projects, calculations for the design and optimization of electrolyzers, output forecasts and life cycle analyses.

More about the development and evaluation of hydrogen infrastructure and electrolyzers

Power-to-X

© Fraunhofer ISE
Fraunhofer ISE's PtX Cube compares various hydrogen-based energy carrier in terms of their relative energy density.

Which hydrogen-based storage medium is the most efficient? How can synthesis, transportation and reforming be made particularly sustainable?

The Power-to-X (PtX) concept is based on the conversion of renewable energy into liquid and gaseous fuels and chemicals such as methanol, ammonia, dimethyl ether (DME) or oxymethylene ether (OME). Fraunhofer ISE’s PtX Cube displays these different hydrogen-based energy carriers in terms of their relative energy density compared to non-pressurized and compressed hydrogen.

Fraunhofer ISE offers a wide range of research services in the field of sustainable synthesis products. The researchers develop efficient PtX processes, conduct assessments of technologies and potentials and provide support with customized catalysts. They are currently researching sustainable aviation fuels, as well as an innovative, sustainable power-to-ammonia process that increases the ammonia yield and reduces production costs. In addition, they have developed the patented INDIGO® process, an efficient method for producing renewable DME from hydrogen and CO₂, which represents a cost-effective process alternative and can also be implemented at locations with limited infrastructure.

More about the production of sustainable synthesis products

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Hall 13

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