Conventional polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells operate at relatively low temperatures, around 80°C. Low-temperature operation allows them to start quickly; however, the platinum catalyst is extremely sensitive to CO poisoning, making it necessary to employ an additional reactor to reduce CO in the fuel gas if the hydrogen is derived from an alcohol or hydrocarbon fuel. This also adds complexity and cost to the final system.
Advent Technologies is involved in the design, development and production of polymers, membranes and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for HT PEM Fuel Cells. Advent is the Membrane Electrode Assembly provider of choice for HT PEM stack constructors or HT PEM system integrators who deliver energy systems for many applications, such as stationary power, transport, portable power, telecom/utilities applications and application in space.