Jan 27, 2025
ionysis successfully completed proof-of-concept project with a leading European automotive OEM on the development of high-quality catalyst-coated membranes with reduced PFAS-content
ionysis is pleased to announce the successful completion of a proof-of-concept project in collaboration with a leading European automotive OEM. This project marks a significant milestone for ionysis, demonstrating its ability to deliver catalyst-coated membranes (CCM) that meet the automotive industry’s demanding requirements for CCM appearance and performance reproducibility.
Dr. Hien Nguyen, team lead for fuel development and leader of the PoC project, stated, “We have successfully demonstrated that our innovative PFAS-reduced CCM technology can meet the rigorous demands of the automotive industry. This achievement not only validates our approach but also paves the way for future collaborations and market expansion.” Dr. Matthias Breitwieser, co-founder and CTO, adds, “The completion of this proof-of-concept project is a major milestone for ionysis. It underscores our growing market traction and our ability to meet the strict OEM supplier criteria. We are excited about the follow-up opportunities this success brings and look forward to further advancing our technology to support the transition to a hydrogen-powered future.”
About ionysis
ionysis GmbH develops highly efficient, emission-free and sustainable core components for fuel cells and electrolyzers. This include the so-called "membrane electrode assemblies" with a significantly reduced content of perfluorinated substances. The aim is to further develop novel, more efficient and environmentally friendly membrane electrode assemblies and to demonstrate their technical feasibility on a large scale. ionysis started operations in September 2022, and has grown to a team of 26 employees by end of 2024. The foundation for this spin-off from Hahn-Schickard and the University of Freiburg was laid by several publicly funded research projects. The company secured seed funding from two strategic partners. ionysis is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company.
Contact:
Dr. Matthias Breitwieser (ionysis, CTO): matthias.breitwieser@ionysis.com