“Rising Adoption of Sulphonated Polymers in Fuel Cell Technologies”
- Sulphonated polymers such as SPEEK are increasingly used in proton exchange membranes for hydrogen fuel cells
- These polymers offer high ionic conductivity, thermal stability, and chemical resistance, making them suitable for clean energy applications
- Governments worldwide are supporting hydrogen fuel initiatives, accelerating demand for high-performance sulphonated membranes
- Major automotive and energy players are investing in research to reduce the cost and improve the durability of PEM fuel cells
- SPEEK is emerging as a potential alternative to Nafion in next-gen electric vehicles and stationary fuel cell systems
- For instance, Toyota’s Mirai fuel cell vehicle project includes research on replacing traditional membranes with SPEEK-based alternatives for better performance and lower costs
