Arkema - Advanced Materials for Hydrogen mobility (FR17)

The project M2H2 is working in collaboration with fuel cells manufacturers in TF2 to develop, manufacture and provide high performance polymers for MEA and bipolar plates. The project is also addressing collaboration with and high-pressure vessels manufacturers in TF3 for the development, manufacturing and supply of high-performance composites and liners. Additionally, some unique properties of materials developed could find applications in electrolysers and more generally mobility applications in TF1 and TF4.

 The M2H2 project led by Arkema aims to develop and then industrialize high-performance sustainable materials (polymers and composites) to produce, store, transport and use hydrogen for mobility applications.

The M2H2 project includes four complementary sub-projects aimed at developing and industrializing the use of high-performance and sustainable polymers and composites. The first two sub-project aims to develop advanced materials and composites based on Rilsan® and Elium® thermoplastic resins for more efficient and recyclable hydrogen tanks. The third sub-project aims to develop tanks equipped with Piezotech® damage sensors integrated into the structure itself to enhance safety and monitoring. The fourth sub-project, under TF2,  focuses on Kynar-based® fluorinated membranes and coatings for fuel cells, extending their service life and improving their efficiency.

The project has started in september 2021 and activities will be carried out in France particularly in Eure (27), Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64), Rhône (69).

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Contact person: Jean-Paul Moulin via jean-paul.moulin@arkema.com