Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Partners: UD Center for Composite Materials (UD-CCM), Cummins Electrified Power NA, Inc.
This DOE-funded effort aims to develop and demonstrate commercial-scale, high-durability membranes for proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis, advancing clean hydrogen production. The program integrates materials innovation, degradation modeling, and component-level validation, combining ex-situ screening, accelerated stress testing (ASTs), and short stack testing to optimize membrane lifetime and performance. The outcome supports the deployment of reliable, efficient electrolyzers for a sustainable hydrogen economy.