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PEM Electrolysis: A New Catalyst Designed for Preventing Crossover Effect

Source: H2News – Hydrogen Portal
TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. has developed an electrode catalyst for PEM electrolyzer that will prevent the risky crossover effect with a new type of technology. With this technology, hydrogen penetrates the PEM membrane and reacts with oxygen on the anode side. On June 5, 2025, the Catalyst Manufacturers Association Japan, nonprofit industry association, granted the Award of Technology 2025 to the Japanese company for the catalyst.
by Magnus Schwarz | June 17, 2025
This article was published on the hydrogen specialist portal H2News. Further information can be found here: