Davide Spinosa

Industrial automation and digitalization

Produces global energy analysis and policy research.

Iridium (Ir) is used as a catalyst in PEM electrolyzers to facilitate the oxygen evolution reaction at the anode. It provides the best balance of activity and stability under harsh oxidizing conditions and has no viable substitute among precious metals.

Proton Exchange Membrane electrolyzer technology developed by Hydrogenics. The article describes it as next-generation with the highest power density and lowest carbon footprint of any such system in the world.

Reduction of iridium particle size to nanoparticles to enhance catalytic activity and increase the number of active sites on the catalyst surface, thereby reducing the overall iridium loading required per watt of capacity.

South Africa

Zimbabwe