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Nanocellulose Membranes for Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers: A European Perspective

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide Researchers based in different European countries are actively developing nanocellulose membranes as sustainable alternatives to conventional membranes used in both hydrogen fuel cells and anion- and proton-exchange membrane electrolyzers. Focusing on recent innovations, this study offers a European perspective on research on nanocellulose-based ion-exchange membranes for new-generation hydrogen fuel cells and water electrolyzers. The study highlights also how research policy promoting a cross-disciplinary and cooperative approach to research enabled the innovation behind the development of these enhanced membranes. Perspective is timely as research efforts conducted in European and in non-European countries in the past decade (2015–2025) are approaching technology commercialization.

Source: Energy & Fuels

DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c06561

Authors: Rosaria Ciriminna, Daria Talarico, Enrica Fontananova, Mario Pagliaro

Institutions: Institute of Nanostructured Materials, National Research Council, Institute on Membrane Technology

Language: English

Topic: Fuel Cells and Related Materials

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,500