James Cropper and National Physical Laboratory collaborate to advance corrosion resistance research for PEM electrolysers
James Cropper Advanced Materials (formally TFP Hydrogen Products) is working with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to undertake advanced research into the corrosion resistance of components for proton exchange membrane water electrolysers (PEMWE), a critical technology for green hydrogen production.
Dr. Srijita Nundy, Head of Innovation, James Cropper Advanced Materials, said:
Our specialist coatings are already delivering step changes in PEM electrolyser performance, significantly improving efficiency, durability and system lifespan while reducing operational costs and enhancing asset value.
“At present, there is no standard corrosion measurement technique for these components. This collaboration with NPL presents a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding and drive further innovation in green hydrogen technologies. ”
The TiCORR project addresses a key technical challenge: how localised variations in platinum coatings, such as differences in thickness or surface appearance, affect corrosion resistance at a fine scale. While corrosion behaviour can be assessed reliably across larger surfaces, much less is known about how small inhomogeneities within coatings contribute to degradation.
Dr. Andy Wain, Principal Scientist at NPL, said:
This is a great opportunity to leverage NPL’s capability in corrosion science and materials characterisation to address a challenging measurement need.
“NPL has a rich history in developing mechanistic understanding of localised corrosion processes in industry, while also undertaking a research programme in electrochemical hydrogen technologies, so we are well-positioned to tackle this problem. ”
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