Resumen
MEAsureD targets to provide advanced, cost-effective proton exchange membranes (PEM) and stable
electrodes for the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) at higher temperatures (>160 oC). The
innovative HT-PEMs are based on the ion-pair technology that has been demonstrated recently as an
alternative competitive for the HDV sector. Further development will be held during MEAsureD in 3
technological pillars (electrodes, membrane and MEA assembly) The incorporation and simulation of
the advanced MEA into a FC stack will ensure sustainability in Heavy duty Vehicle (HDV)
applications without sacrificing performance and durability bringing the suggested technology in
TRL4. The strategic objective of MEAsureD is to combine experimental approaches and simulations/
modelling to improve the understanding and prediction of the MEA performance and durability by
developing of testing procedures and harmonisation activities in coordination with JRC. MEAsureD
targets to optimize most of the MEA components. This optimization will lead to the improvement of
the overall FC performance and stability. MEAsureD will achieve specific power density (>1.2 W/cm2
at 0.65 V), , durability (20.000 h) of the HT-PEM (operating temperature of >160 ºC) and with lower
cost suitable for the HDV industry. Using ion-pair technology, MEAsureD will be able to reduce the
platinum metal group (PGM) content of the FC stack by employing new type of catalysts and reduce
the cost and the weight. Moreover, high stable ionomers and membranes under dry conditions and high
durability catalysts, catalyst support and membranes will be studied to improve MEA's performance.
Lastly, the environmental impact cyclability and circularity of the materials) as well as the
applicability to other transport sectors, such
as, maritime, aviation and railway will be researched.
