Electrolytic cell hydrogen production related supporting products
The core of the hydrogen production system is the electrolytic cell, and its supporting products cover all aspects from raw materials to auxiliary systems, mainly including the following categories:
Raw materials and core components
Bipolar plate: used to conduct the current, distribute the reaction gas, and carry away the generated water. Lightweight and the use of cheap alternative materials is the trend.
Gas diffusion layer: Located between the catalytic electrode and the bipolar plate, it provides a path for the hydrogen-oxygen reaction gas and helps dissipate heat.
Catalysts: Proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers typically use precious metal catalysts such as platinum, but the high cost of precious metals is a major bottleneck.
Diaphragm: used to separate gas, its performance directly affects hydrogen purity and electrolytic cell energy consumption.
Industry significance of hydrogen production in electrolytic cell
Help achieve the goal of "double carbon"
Hydrogen production by electrolytic water is a kind of hydrogen production method without carbon dioxide emission, which is considered to be the most ideal hydrogen production method in the future. With the decrease in the cost of renewable energy generation, hydrogen production from electrolytic cells can be better coupled with renewable energy sources such as wind power and photovoltaic, and help optimize the energy structure.
Promote the development of the hydrogen energy industry
Hydrogen production from electrolytic cells is a key link in the hydrogen energy industry chain, and its development can drive the collaborative development of upstream and downstream industries, including raw material supply, equipment manufacturing, hydrogen application and other fields.
Hydrogen production by electrolytic cell can use renewable energy to produce hydrogen, reduce the dependence on traditional fossil energy, and enhance the autonomy and security of energy supply.