Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Simon Fraser University
$225,000.00
Innovative alkaline membrane-electrode designs for low-cost green hydrogen at gigawatt scale.
FY 2022-23 · 2022-10-21
Summary
The proposed project involves the design and optimization of a novel anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyser designed for the Giga watt (GW) market to minimize the cost of hydrogen production through the development of high-performance, stable electrodes based on non-noble catalysts. SFU, UofA and NRC will work together to optimize the electrode structure and architecture to develop a high-performance catalyst-coated membrane (CCM) design, which will be tested for stability at NRC and Ionomr. Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) will develop highperformance and long-term stable catalysts. Membrane-electrode-assembly (MEA) design will be transferred to IFAM to prepare large-scale CCMs for integration into a Sunfire GmbH short stack for operational testing. As a result of the project, a new AEM electrolyser will be created, operated with membranes and ionomers from Ionomr. The system offers minimal capital costs and maximum operational flexibility to minimize the cost of producing green hydrogen and to accelerate the integration of electrolyser into Canadian, German, and international markets.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Recipient
Location
Burnaby|Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
118520725
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2022-10-21 | 2022-23 | $225,000.00 |
| 1 | 2022-10-21 | 2022-23 | $225,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 182 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois. La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 182 jours.
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
995701
Agreement Start Date
2022-10-21
Agreement Title
Innovative alkaline membrane-electrode designs for low-cost green hydrogen at gigawatt scale.
Agreement Title (French)
Des conceptions novatrices de membranes alcalines et d’électrodes pour de l’hydrogène vert à faible coût à l’échelle du gigawatt.
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$225,000.00
Amendment Date
2025-11-21
Amendment Number
1
Description
The proposed project involves the design and optimization of a novel anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyser designed for the Giga watt (GW) market to minimize the cost of hydrogen production through the development of high-performance, stable electrodes based on non-noble catalysts. SFU, UofA and NRC will work together to optimize the electrode structure and architecture to develop a high-performance catalyst-coated membrane (CCM) design, which will be tested for stability at NRC and Ionomr. Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) will develop highperformance and long-term stable catalysts. Membrane-electrode-assembly (MEA) design will be transferred to IFAM to prepare large-scale CCMs for integration into a Sunfire GmbH short stack for operational testing. As a result of the project, a new AEM electrolyser will be created, operated with membranes and ionomers from Ionomr. The system offers minimal capital costs and maximum operational flexibility to minimize the cost of producing green hydrogen and to accelerate the integration of electrolyser into Canadian, German, and international markets.
Description (French)
Le projet proposé comprend la conception et l’optimisation d’un nouvel électrolyseur à membrane échangeuse d’anions (MEA) conçu pour le marché des gigawatts (GW) afin de minimiser le coût de la production d’hydrogène par le développement d’électrodes stables et à haute performance à base de métaux non nobles. L’Université Simon Fraser, l’Université de l’Alberta et le CNRC travailleront ensemble pour optimiser la structure et l’architecture de l’électrode dans le but de mettre au point une membrane recouverte d’un catalyseur (CCM) à haute performance, dont la stabilité sera testée au CNRC et à l’Ionomr. Le Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) développera des catalyseurs à haute performance et stables à long terme. La conception de l’assemblage membrane-électrode (AME) sera transférée à l’IFAM pour préparer des CCM à grande échelle en vue de leur intégration dans une pile courte de Sunfire GmbH pour des essais opérationnels. À l’issue du projet, un nouvel électrolyseur MEA sera créé, fonctionnant avec des membranes et des ionomères d’Ionomr. Le système offre des coûts d’investissement minimaux et une flexibilité opérationnelle maximale afin de minimiser le coût de la production d’hydrogène vert et d’accélérer l’intégration de l’électrolyseur dans les marchés canadiens, allemands et internationaux.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Burnaby North--Seymour
Federal Riding (French)
Burnaby-Nord--Seymour
Federal Riding Number
59003
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
118520725
Recipient City
Burnaby|Burnaby
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Simon Fraser University
Recipient Postal Code
V5A 1S6
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2022-2023-Q3-995701