Romain Di Costanzo
CEO
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Hycco
6/10Traction
Hycco manufactures ultra-thin, lightweight carbon fiber bipolar plates that enhance the power density of fuel cell stacks while offering a service life of over 30,000 hours. Their technology addresses the need for durable and efficient components in the hydrogen economy, particularly for heavy mobility applications like shipping and transportation.
- Energy
- Hardware
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
Updated 5 months ago
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Problem
Current fuel cell bipolar plates often lack the optimal combination of durability, weight, and power density required for heavy mobility applications, hindering the widespread adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology. Existing solutions struggle to balance longevity with the need for lightweight components that maximize stack performance.
Solution
Hycco manufactures ultra-thin, lightweight carbon fiber bipolar plates designed to enhance the power density and extend the service life of fuel cell stacks. By leveraging a proprietary carbon fiber material, Hycco's bipolar plates achieve a balance of chemical resistance, flexibility, and electrical conductivity. This technology enables the creation of more compact and efficient fuel cell systems, specifically targeting the demanding requirements of heavy mobility sectors such as shipping, railway, aeronautics, trucks, and buses. The plates are designed for mass manufacturing and are fully recyclable, supporting a circular economy.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of fuel cell stacks and developers of heavy mobility solutions (shipping, railway, aeronautics, trucks, and buses) seeking to improve the performance and longevity of their systems.
Features
- Ultra-thin profile with assembled bipolar plate thickness of 1mm
- Web thickness as low as 200µm for enhanced stack compactness
- Lightweight carbon fiber construction reduces stack weight by 30-50%
- Chemically resistant polymers ensure durability in various fuel cell environments
- Service life exceeding 30,000 hours
- Power density up to 7kW/kg
- Scalable manufacturing process adapted for continuous production
- Designed for complete recyclability and a sustainable life cycle