VSPARTICLE receives peer-reviewed validation of its nanoporous catalyst layer tech

In the Netherlands, VSPARTICLE announced the peer-reviewed validation of its nanoporous catalyst layer technology, confirming its potential to overcome the critical iridium bottleneck in proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers.

The collaborative project with Plug Power Inc. and the Center for Clean Hydrogen, directed by Professor Yushan Yan at the University of Delaware, achieved outstanding performance while using up to 90% less Iridium.

This data confirms a viable pathway to green hydrogen production at $1 per kilogram, a cost that is competitive with hydrogen derived from steam methane reforming (SMR), which currently costs between $1.50 – $2.50/kg according to the International Energy Agency.