Bspkl manufactures catalyst‑coated membranes (CCMs) for PEM electrolysis, AEM, and fuel‑cell applications using a direct‑deposit, semiconductor‑inspired process that reduces precious‑metal loading by up to 25× while maintaining durability and efficiency. Their scalable, waste‑free production can deliver custom formulations—including low‑iridium and non‑PGM options—tailored to electrolyser and fuel‑cell manufacturers seeking lower‑cost, high‑performance membranes.
Funding
$27.7K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Hydrogen electrolyser manufacturers face high catalyst costs, limited supply of precious metals, and manufacturing bottlenecks that hinder scalable, affordable production of catalyst‑coated membranes (CCMs) for PEM electrolysis and emerging AEM/fuel‑cell technologies.
Solution
Bspkl develops high‑performance catalyst‑coated membranes using a semiconductor‑inspired manufacturing process that dramatically reduces precious‑metal loading while maintaining durability and efficiency. Their proprietary direct‑deposit technique creates a flexible, non‑delaminating catalyst layer without a carbon support, enabling low‑iridium formulations (as low as 0.089 mg Ir/cm²) and compatibility with a range of catalyst chemistries, including non‑PGM materials. The process operates with no wastewater, no harmful by‑products, and can be powered by renewable energy, supporting scalable, sustainable production. Bspkl offers custom CCM formulations tailored to specific performance targets, membrane types, and emerging electrolyser or fuel‑cell designs, providing a reliable supply chain for customers scaling hydrogen production.
Target Audience
Primary customers are electrolyser manufacturers, fuel‑cell developers, and technology startups requiring high‑efficiency, low‑cost catalyst‑coated membranes for PEM, AEM, or emerging energy conversion systems.
Features
- Direct‑deposit catalyst layer on dry roll membranes eliminates the need for carbon support and prevents delamination or cracking
- Ultra‑low precious‑metal loading (25× less Iridium than conventional CCMs) with total PGM loading of 0.122 mg/cm²
- Flexible catalyst formulation capability, including PGM (Pt, Ir, Ru) and non‑PGM (Fe/Ni complexes) options
- Scalable semiconductor‑grade manufacturing that produces no wastewater, no harmful by‑products, and can run on renewable electricity
- High performance targets: >1 A cm⁻² at 2.1 V (R&D aiming for 2 A cm⁻²) with degradation rates <3 µV/h
- Membrane‑agnostic process compatible with any dry, roll‑format membrane, minimizing pre‑ or post‑processing damage