EH Group tests fuel cell to decarbonise aviation

The structure of EH Group’s cells enables it to operate as a 'platform' technology – its design flexibility on form-factor and size means that with relative ease it is able to modify certain materials, such as the membrane, to run it in low temperature or high temperature fuel cell mode.

Preliminary testing on short stacks has delivered more than 2.3 kW/L of power at atmospheric pressure due to the fuel cell's unique stack structure and design with <1mm cell pitch.

Mardit Matian, Founder of EH Group, said: “It is extremely satisfying to see the validation of our cell structure as a platform technology. It opens up a whole new arena of development in high temperature PEM fuel cells and new application potential.”

High temperature PEM fuel cells offer the potential to decarbonise aviation, for aircraft requiring well beyond the power range of batteries and even low temperature PEM fuel cells. In addition, they open up other significant market opportunities such as in the maritime sector and stationary power.

“Whilst there is clearly some development work to be undertaken, this technology would be an ideal candidate for the maritime and aviation sectors, for example, where hydrogen purity and thermal management challenges are more pronounced,” added Christopher Brandon, Co-Founder.

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