AZUL Energy: Realization of non-platinum catalyst for fuel cells:
-A new catalyst for low-cost, high-performance fuel cells-
-Attention “AZUL”-
Hokkaido University,
University of Electro-Communications,
Tohoku University Venture
AZUL Energy
AZUL Energy co-developed catalyst “AZUL”
It can be manufactured by “mixing carbon with the blue pigment used for painting Shinkansen”.
Catalyst “AZUL”:
“Manufacturing cost is one tenth that of platinum used in fuel cells.”
You don’t have to worry about running out of scarce resources.
In terms of durability and safety, it has better performance than conventional catalysts.
The oxygen reduction reaction at the positive electrode of a fuel cell or the like is greatly related to efficiency.
Currently, “generally, a carbon catalyst carrying expensive platinum” is used.
Fuel cell and car makers:
After the establishment of AZUL Energy
We received a series of inquiries from fuel cell manufacturers and automobile manufacturers.
We are also promoting joint research with companies.
Measuring ionization potential:
“Ionization potential, which is an index of the energy state of the catalyst,” was measured.
By putting it in a carbon-supported state, it was adjusted to a state suitable for the oxygen reduction reaction.
Startup from Tohoku University
AZUL Energy Realizes Low-Cost, High-Performance Non-Platinum Catalyst for Fuel Cell / Air Battery (December 16, 2021) | BIGLOBE News
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