Imagine a high-tech spray paint that protects machinery from being eaten away by harsh chemicals. This technology uses a special plasma process to apply a thin shield that lasts twice as long as current versions. It also uses far fewer expensive rare metals, making the whole process much cheaper to build.
Green hydrogen production is currently too expensive due to the reliance on scarce precious metals like iridium and platinum. Additionally, the aggressive chemical environment of electrolysis causes components to degrade quickly.
A proprietary high-speed ion-plasma magnetron sputtering (HMS) system and a specialized laboratory for testing catalyst-coated membranes.
If you are an electrolyzer manufacturer dealing with high production costs and short equipment lifespans — this project developed a high-speed magnetron sputtering technology that doubles the lifespan of electrolysers and reduces scarce metal use by up to 10X.
If you are a PEM fuel cell producer dealing with the extreme cost of iridium and platinum — this project developed a coating process that achieved a tenfold decrease in iridium content without sacrificing performance.
If you are a coating provider dealing with outdated, non-scalable deposition methods — this project developed a proprietary high-speed ion-plasma magnetron sputtering technology that enables efficient application of various protective coatings.
It lowers the cost of green hydrogen by reducing the usage of scarce, expensive metals like iridium and platinum by up to 10X.
Yes, the project uses high-speed magnetron sputtering which is described as a scalable alternative to outdated deposition methods to meet global demand.
The project utilizes a proprietary high-speed ion-plasma magnetron sputtering technology (HMS). Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not disclosed.
The high-quality coatings developed in this project double the lifespan of electrolysers.
The project runs from August 2023 to January 2026, with current efforts focused on optimizing technologies for commercial use.
The project is led by a single Latvian SME, SIA Naco Technologies. This 100% industry-led structure indicates a strong commercial drive, focusing on direct market application rather than academic research, which is further evidenced by their focus on securing contracts and partnerships.
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